Florida regulations
Redfish (Red Drum) Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Redfish regulations as of 2026-05-07: Daily bag 1 fish; Daily bag 4 fish vessel limit; Slot max 27 inches. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (39)
Florida statewide
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
All The Florida State Waters
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
Anclote RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Biscayne National ParkOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Braden RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Captain And CrewClosed
- Status
- Closed
Reshaped from bag_limit=0 (closure marker)
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
Indian River Lagoon RegionCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Loxahatchee RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Lytle Avenue/South Causeway In New Smyrna Beach And Extends South To Martin-Palm Beach County LineCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Catch-and-Release only.
Manatee RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Ochlockonee BayOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Ochlockonee RiverOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Palma Sola BayOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Also known as
Redfish is also called Redfish (Red Drum), Red Drum, red drum. 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 Redfish season in Florida?
Redfish 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 Redfish in Florida?
Minimum size for Redfish in Florida is 18 inches, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Redfish in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Redfish in Florida is 1 fish in All The Florida State Waters, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/red-drum/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/management-zones
- https://myfwc.com
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch. Last verified .