Florida regulations
Bluefish Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida bluefish regulations in 2026: 12″ min size. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (4)
Atlantic State Waters (Nassau Through Miami-Dade)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Florida Waters
- Gear
- Seines
beach or haul seines measuring no larger than 500 square feet of mesh area, no larger than 2 inches stretched mesh size, not constructed of monofilament
Gulf State And Federal Waters (Includes Monroe County)
- Daily bag
- 10 per harvester
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
- Black Sea Bass7 rules
- Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)7 rules
- Largemouth Bass7 rules
- Cobia5 rules
- Tarpon4 rules
- Black Drum4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Bluefish season in Florida?
Bluefish 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 Bluefish in Florida?
Minimum size for Bluefish in Florida is 12 inches, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Bluefish in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Bluefish in Florida is 3 fish/day in Atlantic State Waters (Nassau Through Miami-Dade), per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/recreational-gear
- https://myfwc.com
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch.