Florida regulations
Florida Pompano Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Florida Pompano regulations as of 2026-05-07: Daily bag 250 fish; Daily bag 100 fish; Gear Spearing. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (10)
Florida statewide
- Min size
- 11"
All Species
- Daily bag
- 250 fish
without pompano endorsement, direct harvest
Federal WatersOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 100 fish
- Gear
- Spearing
hook and line and spearing incidental bycatch with gillnets
Federal Waters While In Transit Across State Waters Between Cape Sable And Hurricane PassOpen
- Status
- Permitted
The Pompano endorsement allows a commercial fisher to simultaneously possess a gill net and pompano harvested from federal waters while in transit across state waters between Cape Sable and Hurricane Pass.
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
PezOpen
- Status
- Permitted
No limit — unlimited; with pompano endorsement in the PEZ
State WatersOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Gear
- Angling Only
hook and line only
Also known as
Florida Pompano is also called Pompano. 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 Florida Pompano season in Florida?
Florida Pompano 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 Florida Pompano in Florida?
Minimum size for Florida Pompano in Florida is 11 inches, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Florida Pompano in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Florida Pompano in Florida is 250 fish in All Species, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/commercial/
- https://myfwc.com/license/commercial/saltwater/
- 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. Last verified .