Florida Pompano and Permit

Florida Pompano and Permit Identification
Learn some of the physical characteristics that can help you properly identify permit and Florida pompano.

Pompano and Permit Sea Stats
This brochure discusses pompano and permit and includes information on appearance, range and habitat, life history, and current research efforts. Also included is a handy table to help aid in telling these two species apart.

 

Florida Pompano

The Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) is a member of the jack family and supports a highly important commercial and recreational fishery in the state of Florida.

Florida Pompano Status and Trends
A species account for Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) in Florida.

Florida Pompano Size Limit Evaluation
In this report, the impacts of raising the minimum size limit from 11 inches (FL) to 12 inches (FL) in the Florida pompano fishery were evaluated.

Florida Pompano Current Research
The Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) is a member of the jack family and supports a highly important commercial and recreational fishery in the state of Florida.

Florida Pompano Stock Assessment
This is a link to the stock assessment section, where readers will find the most recent assessment of Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) in Florida waters.

 

Permit

Florida anglers pursue the permit (Trachinotus falcatus) from inshore flats to offshore reefs. Research on this popular sport fish is advancing through anglers' assistance with a tagging study.

Meet Permit (the Fish, Not a Piece of Paper)
This popular sport fish is often confused with a smaller look-alike, the Florida pompano.

Permit Status and Trends
A species account for permit (Trachinotus falcatus) in Florida.

A Review of Florida’s Permit Fishery
Permit is a highly sought-after fish in Florida. Learn about the current and historical status of this fishery.