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 APRIL 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
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.Listed open5 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit in state waters10"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 5 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit in state waters
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 10 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- Gulf 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.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Snappers recreational regulations
UPDATED April 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.