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Florida fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Florida saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

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SOURCEFWC saltwater fishing regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 7, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The FWC page is an informational summary; the Florida Administrative Code and emergency orders are authoritative.

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CobiaFWC lists the same 36-inch fork-length and bag rule for Gulf and Atlantic state waters and for federal waters; the page lists no closed season.1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less36"OPEN

FlounderGulf and Atlantic state/federal waters. Closed annually October 15-November 30; open December 1-October 14. Page says rule covers Gulf, Southern, summer, and fringed flounder. · Listed season windows: Dec 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2027 · 5 fish listed5 per person14"OPEN

Gag GrouperGulf regulations excluding Monroe County. FWC's August 7, 2026 update sets the 2026 Gulf state-water season to September 1-30 and closes harvest October 1; Atlantic gag differs (May 1-August 1, one gag or black within a 3-grouper aggregate). · Listed season windows: Sep 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 2 fish listed——CLOSED

Gray (Mangrove) SnapperGulf state-water selection. Gulf federal waters use a 12-inch minimum and 10 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate; Atlantic state/federal values also differ. Open year-round.5 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit in state waters10"OPEN

King MackerelGulf State Waters and Monroe County selection (3-fish limit). Atlantic state waters outside Monroe County have a 2-fish limit. Minimum size is fork length; both seasons are open year-round.3 per harvester in Gulf state waters and Monroe County; 2 per harvester in Atlantic state waters excluding Monroe County24"OPEN

Lane SnapperGulf state-water selection. The new 10-inch minimum and 20-fish Gulf state-water limit took effect April 1, 2026; Gulf federal waters use an 8-inch minimum and 20 under the 20-reef-fish aggregate. Open year-round.20 per person, not included in the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit in state waters10"OPEN

Red Drum (Redfish)Panhandle Region selection. Slot is 18-27 inches total length; other Florida management regions vary in vessel limit, and Indian River Lagoon is catch-and-release only.1 fish per person per day; 4-fish vessel limit18"OPEN

Red GrouperGulf regulations selection. State season is open year-round, but FWC lists a federal closure February 1-March 31 seaward of 20 fathoms and a January 1-April 30 closure at the Edges; state/federal and Monroe County rules vary.Up to 2 per person within the 4-grouper aggregate20"OPEN

SheepsheadGulf and Atlantic state waters; FWC states the state regulations extend into federal waters. Open year-round.8 per person; 50-fish vessel limit per trip during March and April12"OPEN

SnookPanhandle Region: closed December 1-end of February and May 1-August 31; slot 28-33 inches total length. Other regions vary, including 28-32-inch slots and different closure dates. · Listed season windows: Mar 1, 2026 through Apr 30, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Sep 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026 · 1 fish listed——CLOSED

Spanish MackerelGulf and Atlantic state waters; minimum is 12 inches fork length. Open year-round.15 per harvester12"OPEN

Spotted SeatroutPanhandle Region. Closed annually in February; open March 1-January 31. New regional regulations are effective April 1, 2026; other regions have different bag limits/seasons. · Listed season windows: Mar 1, 2026 through Jan 31, 2027 · 3 fish listed3 fish per person per day; one over 19 inches allowed per vessel (or per shore angler) within the bag15"OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.