REGULATIONS / FLORIDA
Florida · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Florida saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SOURCEFWC saltwater fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked 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. LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
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.Listed open3 per harvester in Gulf state waters and Monroe County; 2 per harvester in Atlantic state waters excluding Monroe County24"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 3 per harvester in Gulf state waters and Monroe County; 2 per harvester in Atlantic state waters excluding Monroe County
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 24 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- Gulf 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.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, King Mackerel recreational regulations
UPDATED January 1, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
FWC saltwater fishing regulations ↗The FWC page is an informational summary; the Florida Administrative Code and emergency orders are authoritative.
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.