Florida regulations
Black Sea Bass Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Black Sea Bass regulations: Daily bag 7 fish/day, Min size 13 inches. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (7)
Atlantic And Gulf
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
5 per harvester aggregate of the two species
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Harvest prohibited in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Other Florida fish regulations
Other regulated species in Florida with current rule pages — same FWC source, same verification cadence.
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)150 rules
- Snook148 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)59 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)39 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)30 rules
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)10 rules
- Florida Pompano10 rules
- Red Snapper9 rules
- Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)7 rules
- Largemouth Bass7 rules
- Cobia5 rules
- Tarpon4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Black Drum4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
Also known as
Black Sea Bass is also called sea bass. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Sea Bass season in Florida?
Black Sea Bass season in Florida is set by FWC. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Black Sea Bass in Florida?
Minimum size for Black Sea Bass in Florida is 13 inches in Atlantic, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Black Sea Bass in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Black Sea Bass in Florida is 7 fish/day in Atlantic, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch.