Florida regulations
Redfish (Red Drum) Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida redfish regulations in 2026: 18″ min size, 1 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (39)
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Gear
- Seines
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 2 fish vessel limit
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 27"
Redfish by Florida region
Different Florida regions publish different redfish rules. Pick the region you fish for the binding open dates, slot limits, and bag limits.
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
- 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
- Cobia5 rules
- Tarpon4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Black Drum4 rules
- Spanish Mackerel4 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
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