Restricted species

Live specimens of Conditional (68-5.004(1), F.A.C.) and Prohibited (68-5.006(1), F.A.C.) nonnative species may not be possessed. Largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans; formerly known as northern largemouth bass) are on the conditional nonnative species list. Stocking largemouth bass is prohibited. Pure Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) may only be purchased from permitted hatcheries with genetically authenticated pure Florida bass stocks. The importation into or transportation within the state of any live bass species, except authenticated Florida bass is prohibited (68A- 23.009, F.A.C). For more information, contact the nearest regional office (page 6). See Chapter 68-5 and 68A, F.A.C. at www.FLrules.org for details.