Other Reef Fish
(If no season information is provided, the species is open year-round)
Issued: July 2024
New regulations are highlighted in red
(please visit: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational for the most current regulations)
Regulations apply to state waters of the Gulf and Atlantic
« - Spearing Prohibited
p - Must remain in whole condition (removal of gills and guts allowed).
u - Measured as total length. Total length is the straight line distance from the most forward part of the head with the mouth closed to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed together while the fish is lying on its side.
n - State regulations apply in federal waters.
l - Additional gear rules apply, please see: MyFWC.com
T - Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook (any hook with two or more points and a common shaft) in conjunction with live or dead natural bait.
X - State Reef Fish Angler designation required when fishing for select reef fish species from a private vessel in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean.
Amberjack, Greater - p l X
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic - 28" fork length
- Gulf - 34" fork length
Season:
- Atlantic - Closed April 1–30
- Gulf - Open May 1–30, Aug. 1–Oct. 31. Visit MyFWC.com for updates.
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic and Gulf - 1 per harvester per day
Red Porgy - p u l
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic - 14"
- Gulf - None
Season:
- Atlantic - May 1–June 30
- Gulf - None
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 1 per harvester
- Gulf - 100 pounds
Tilefish, Blueline - p l
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 2 per harvester
- Gulf - 100 lbs. or 2 per harvester, which ever is greater
Season:
- Atlantic - Open May 1–June 18
- Gulf - Open year-round
Remarks
- Blueline tilefish included within Atlantic grouper aggregate bag limits.
- Atlantic has a zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew
Tilefish, Golden - p l
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 1 per harvester
- Gulf - 100 pounds or 2 per person, whichever is greater
Remarks
- Golden tilefish included within Atlantic Grouper aggregate bag limits
Great Barracuda - n
Regulations only apply in Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties.
Minimum Size Limits:
- Not less than 15" or more than 36" fork length
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- 2 per person or 6 per vessel
Remarks
- May possess one over 36" per vessel.
- Unregulated in all other areas.
Amberjack, Lesser & Banded Rudderfish - p l X
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic and Gulf - Cannot be less than 14" or greater than 22" fork length
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic and Gulf - 5 per harvester aggregate of the two species
Hogfish - p l X
Atlantic regulations apply to Monroe county
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic - 16" fork length
- Gulf - 14" fork length
Season:
- Atlantic - Open May 1–Oct. 31
- Gulf - Open year round
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 1 per harvester
- Gulf - 5 per harvester
Black Sea Bass - p u l
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic - 13"
- Gulf - 10"
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 7 per harvester
- Gulf - 100 pounds per harvester
Triggerfish (Gray) - p l X
Minimum Size Limits:
- Atlantic – 12" fork length
- Gulf - 15" fork length
Season:
- Atlantic - Open year-round
- Gulf - Open March 1–May 31, Aug. 1–Dec. 31
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- Atlantic - 10 per harvester
- Gulf - 1 per harvester
Pompano, African - l « p T n
Minimum Size Limits:
- 24" fork length
Daily Recreational Bag Limit:
- 2 per vessel
