Florida regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Largemouth Bass regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Open; Gear Statewide Limits Apply; Status Permitted. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (7)
Florida statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Lake CragoOpen
- Status
- Open
open to fishing
Lake Crago, Polk CountyOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Statewide Limits Apply
statewide size and bag limits apply
Long LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Statewide Limits Apply
statewide size and bag limits apply.
State Of FloridaOpen
- Status
- Permitted
An angler may possess one Florida bass or largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link (https://myfwc.wufoo. com/forms/potential-state-record-largemouth-bass/). Bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.
Also known as
Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. 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 Largemouth Bass season in Florida?
Largemouth 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 Largemouth Bass in Florida?
Florida does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Largemouth Bass. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Florida is 5 fish/day, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com/media/352no2pa/fwregulations.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/freshwater/southwest-region
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch. Last verified .