Gray (Mangrove) Snapper regulations
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.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Lutjanus griseus
speciesBASICThe gray snapper, native to the western Atlantic from Massachusetts to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Tolerates a wide range of habitats.
HABITAT
Brackish and fresh waters as well as marine; mostly found at less than 50 m.
SIZE
max 89 cm (35 in); most under 40 cm
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Gray (Mangrove) Snapper identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Florida.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 5 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit in state waters · minimum 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 17, 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.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Florida (9)
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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.