Fish Species

Florida fishing regulations and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission mandate catch and release for tarpon and bonefish.

Florida regulations and strict federal laws prohibit keeping, harming, or harassing critically endangered smalltooth sawfish.

Florida Goliath Grouper protection laws explain their vital marine ecosystem role and the history behind strict fishing regulations.

Goliath grouper fishing regulations in Florida prohibit keeping any fish, requiring immediate catch and release in state and federal waters.

Florida shark fishing regulations list prohibited species anglers cannot keep in state and federal waters to avoid fines.

Florida shark fishing regulations detail the specific conditions and strict rules enforced by the FWC for keeping a bull shark.

Florida regulations require a minimum size of 33 inches fork length for keeping cobia, measured from snout to the fork in the tail.

Florida sheepshead have a statewide minimum size limit of twelve inches total length, measured to the compressed tail tip.

Florida pompano minimum size limits require anglers to release fish under eleven inches, enforcing a daily bag limit of six per person.

Florida recreational flounder regulations require anglers to measure total length from the nose tip to the compressed tail.