Official fishing regulations for all 50 states. Pick your state for its agency's rules, plus species highlights where we have them.
Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Common species in Florida
Bag Limit
5 fish/day
Min Size
14"
Season
Year-round
Only 1 bass over 16 inches may be kept per day on most waters
Bag Limit
50 fish/day
Min Size
No minimum
Season
Year-round
No size limit
Bag Limit
20 fish/day
Min Size
No minimum
Season
Year-round
No size limit for channel catfish
Bag Limit
25 fish/day
Min Size
No minimum
Season
Year-round
No size limit. Check local waters for aggregate limits
Bag Limit
1 fish/day
Min Size
18"
Season
Year-round
Slot 18–27 inches. 1 per person per day
Bag Limit
3 fish/day
Min Size
15"
Season
Year-round (some regions close a month)
Slot 15–19 inches; 1 fish over 19 inches per vessel (or per person from shore). Under FWC regional management since Apr 2026 — Big Bend allows 5; confirm your region
Bag Limit
1 fish/day
Min Size
28"
Season
Seasonal closures (differ Gulf vs Atlantic)
Slot 28–32 in (Atlantic) / 28–33 in (Gulf). Snook permit required. Confirm current closed dates for your coast
Bag Limit
5 fish/day
Min Size
14"
Season
Closed Oct 15–Nov 30
Southern flounder minimum 14 inches; fall spawning closure