Fishing in Florida

Fishing Regulations in Florida

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Florida.

Florida's freshwater and inshore fisheries, from trophy largemouth bass and panfish to redfish, snook, and seatrout, are managed by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Rules vary by species, region, and season, with closures and slot limits on many saltwater favorites, so check the regulations for what you're chasing before you keep a fish.

61 species with limits11 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Gulf of Mexico and Tidal TributariesFlorida Keys (Monroe County)Charlotte HarborIndian River LagoonNortheastPanhandle (West Panhandle)Sarasota BaySoutheast

Statewide

Year-round

Daily bag5Possession10

Max One Over 16: Only 1 may be 16" or longer

Black Bass Aggregate: 5 combined w/ all black bass species

No Min Size Largemouth

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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