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Regulations by species

Mahi-mahi regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Mahi-mahi

Dolphinfish

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Snappers

Yellowtail • mangrove • mutton • lane • red

Check current rule ↗Grouper regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Grouper

Black • gag • red • goliath

Check current rule ↗Snook regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Snook

Southeast region seasons and slot

Check current rule ↗Tarpon regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Tarpon

Handling and tag requirements

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Permit

Special Permit Zone / Florida Keys

Check current rule ↗King mackerel regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

King mackerel

King mackerel limits

Check current rule ↗Spanish mackerel regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Spanish mackerel

Spanish mackerel limits

Check current rule ↗Sharks regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Sharks

Protected species and shore rules

Check current rule ↗Billfish & Tuna regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Billfish & Tuna

Sailfish, swordfish, tunas

Check current rule ↗Tilefish regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Tilefish

Reef-fish requirements

Check current rule ↗Bonefish regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Bonefish

Catch-and-release regulations

Check current rule ↗Barracuda regulation referenceOFFICIAL FWC

Barracuda

South Florida regional limits

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Rules can change through emergency orders, court action, federal action, seasonal openings and regional boundaries. The linked FWC page is the controlling source for Florida rules; federal waters may also require NOAA verification.