Florida Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations

The recreational saltwater fishing regulations table is up to date as of september 1 2020.

Florida recreational saltwater fishing regulations. Florida s r3 fishing action plan. Reef fish gear rules applies to species marked with on reef fish gulf of mexico. These regulations require the use of a dehooking device when recreationally fishing for reef fish in the gulf of. 5 only one of which may be 16 inches or longer.

The secretary of state maintains the official copy of the 322 cmr. September 2020 new regulations are highlighted in red. These regulations apply to state waters only. Recreational gear additional regional gear restrictions may apply in your county.

For example florida freshwater fishing size regulations dictate that anglers limit the number of freshwater game fish they can take in one day to. Florida recreational saltwater fishing regulations regulations apply to state waters of the gulf and atlantic issued. As part of the fishery management plan the fwc and the national park service agreed that fwc would develop fishing regulations for the park with the goal of increasing the size. License permit information season dates size creel limits and more.

For further clarification contact the local regional offices listed on fish wildlife conservation commission. Pursuant to section 120 74 florida statutes. Fishing regulations florida saltwater recreational 2019 search myfwc on social media upcoming license free saltwater fishing days june 1 june 2 new artificial reef. Dmf makes every attempt to keep these regulations tables accurate and up to date.

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. The quick chart is currently being updated and will be back online soon. Official florida saltwater fishing regulations summary on post consumer recycled paper. Florida saltwater fishing starting july 1 2020 several new regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in biscayne national park go into effect.

The fwc strives to increase and diversify participation in fishing throughout florida via an effort known as r3 which stands for recruitment retention and reactivation. In the regulations florida freshwater fishing limits govern both statewide bag and length for specific species and also certain areas. Reef fish florida saltwater fishing h spearing prohibited must remain in whole condition removal of gills and guts allowed. The r3 initiative helps create the next generation of anglers who have a vested interest in conserving and managing florida s natural.

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