Recreational Regulations
Regulations by Species
Regulations apply for Florida state waters unless otherwise noted. State waters are from shore to 3 miles in the Atlantic and from shore to 9 miles in the Gulf. Beyond state waters, please see federal regulations below.
Term used by fishery managers to describe several species of fish that tend to live and are frequently caught on reefs.
- Looking for a species not listed above? It may be an “unregulated” species.
2026 State Management Atlantic Red Snapper Season
Are you ready for the 2026 Atlantic red snapper season? Learn more about how to participate in the new 39-day Atlantic red snapper season opening on May 22!
Fish Rules app
Keep up-to-date with saltwater and freshwater fishing regulations by using the Fish Rules App. Look for it in the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. Enable Location Services to see site-specific regulations for your location. Learn more.
Other regulations
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For information on fish consumption advisories, visit the Florida Fish Advisories Webpage.
Additional Rule Information
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