Florida regulations
Cobia Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida cobia regulations in 2026: 36″ min size, 1 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (5)
Biscayne National ParkOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
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 And Atlantic
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/harvester
not to exceed 2 per vessel
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
- Tarpon4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Black Drum4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
Also known as
Cobia is also called Cobia (Ling). 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 Cobia season in Florida?
Cobia 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 Cobia in Florida?
Minimum size for Cobia in Florida is 36 inches, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Cobia in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Cobia in Florida is 1 fish/harvester in Gulf And Atlantic, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/commercial/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/recreational-gear
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch.