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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A mutton snapper is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 5.
Mutton Snapper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida state waters (Atlantic & Gulf) | Open year-round | 18 inch minimum | 5 within the 10-snapper aggregate |
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 18" TL
- Limit
- 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit
- statewide — as printed
- “Mutton Snapper: Min. Size: 18" TL; Daily Bag: 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit; Season: Open year-round”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the mutton snapper
Species of fish
The mutton snapper is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Mutton Snapper in Florida?
18 inch minimum in Florida state waters.
How many Mutton Snapper can you keep per day in Florida?
5 within the 10-snapper aggregate.
When is Mutton Snapper season in Florida?
Open year-round.
Is my Mutton Snapper a keeper today?
A mutton snapper is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 5.