Florida regulations
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish) Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Mahi-Mahi regulations: Daily bag 5 fish/day, Possession 30 fish per vessel, Min size 20 inches. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (7)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 30 fish per vessel
- Min size
- 20 inches fork length
Other Florida fish regulations
Other regulated species in Florida with current rule pages — same FWC source, same verification cadence.
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- 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
- Largemouth Bass7 rules
- Cobia5 rules
- Tarpon4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Black Drum4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
Also known as
Mahi-Mahi is also called Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish), Dolphin, Dolphinfish, mahi mahi, dolphinfish, dorado. 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 Mahi-Mahi season in Florida?
Mahi-Mahi 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 Mahi-Mahi in Florida?
Minimum size for Mahi-Mahi in Florida is 20 inches in Atlantic, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Mahi-Mahi in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Mahi-Mahi in Florida is 5 fish/day in Atlantic, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/dolphinfish/
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/commercial/