Scamp regulations in Florida

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A scamp is a keeper today if it measures at least 20 inches, with a daily limit of 3.

Scamp size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Atlantic state waters	May 1 – December 31	20 inch minimum	within the 3-grouper aggregate
Gulf state waters	Open year-round	16 inch minimum	within the 4-grouper aggregate

Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 16" TL
Limit: Up to 4 per person within 4 grouper aggregate
Gulf — as printed: “Gulf Scamp: Minimum Size: 16" TL; Daily Bag: Up to 4 per person within 4 grouper aggregate; Season: Open year-round”
Atlantic — as printed: “Atlantic Scamp: Minimum Size: 20" TL; Daily Bag: Up to 3 per person within 3 grouper aggregate; Season: Open May 1-Dec. 31”

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).

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About the scamp

Species of fish

The scamp grouper, also known as scamp, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Scamp in Florida?

20 inch minimum in Florida state waters.

How many Scamp can you keep per day in Florida?

within the 3-grouper aggregate.

When is Scamp season in Florida?

May 1 – December 31.

Is my Scamp a keeper today?

A scamp is a keeper today if it measures at least 20 inches, with a daily limit of 3.