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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel. For more information, visit the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's website.

SAFMC website

Gulf State Waters and Monroe County

Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length

Daily Bag Limit: 3 per harvester

Season: Open year-round

Atlantic State Waters

(excludes Monroe County)

Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length

Daily Bag Limit: 2 per harvester

Season: Open year-round

Other Regulations

king mackerel

Gear Requirements:

  • Legal Gear: hook and line and spearing only

 


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