Florida Keys Fish Size Limits
Below are state fishing regulations for many of the popular sport fish caught in the florida keys.
Florida keys fish size limits. Atlantic 20 gulf 16 atlantic open year round. 14 in fork length. Atlantic and gulf 10 per harvester. These regulations are current as of august 28 2012.
Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in biscayne national park. 2 per harvester all other state waters. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission has a detailed set of florida. Snapper red u l.
Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for hire vessels. 1 per harvester not to exceed 2 per vessel spz. License permit information season dates size creel limits and more. For map of spz please see.
May additionally harvest up to 2 over 30 per harvester or vessel whichever is less and these 2 fish over 30 are not included within snapper aggregate bag limit. Since there are so many species of florida keys fish including crustaceans such as spiny lobster oyster scallops and crab if you do decide to go florida keys fishing without a guide it s advisable that you carry a copy of the fishing regulations with you. Gear circle hooks dehooking. Includes all state and federal waters south of cape sable including the florida keys minimum size limit.
Dog mahogany and yellowtail no minimum size limit for blackfin queen and silk. Atlantic and gulf 10 per harvester under 30 included within snapper aggregate bag limit. Official 2020 florida saltwater fishing rules regulations. Beginning july 1 2020 anglers intending to land this species in florida are required to sign up as a florida state reef fish angler if they fish from a private recreational boat and are 16 years of age and older.
May possess 1 over 22 fork length outside the spz not to exceed 2 over 22 fork per vessel per day. Pursuant to section 120 74 florida statutes the fish and wildlife conservation commission has published its 2019 agency regulatory plan 2019 agency regulatory plan. Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in biscayne national park.