SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpanish Mackerel regulations in Florida
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida state waters (Atlantic & Gulf) | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 12" fork length
- Limit
- 15 per harvester
- statewide — as printed
- “Minimum Size Limit: 12" fork length; Daily Bag Limit: 15 per harvester; Season: Open year-round”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the spanish mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, not Wikipedia.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in Florida?
12 inch minimum in Florida state waters.
How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in Florida?
15 per person per day.
When is Spanish Mackerel season in Florida?
Open year-round.
Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?
A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 15.