Florida regulations
Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Stripers regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 3 fish; Min size 18 inches; Daily bag 3 fish. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (30)
Any Tributary, Creek Or Stream Of The Suwannee River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 18"
Areas North And West Of The Suwannee River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 18"
Chattahoochee River
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Max size
- 22"
15 striped bass, white bass and sunshine bass (individually or in total) of which no more than two may be 22 inches or longer in total length
Jim Woodruff Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Max size
- 22"
- Slot max
- 22"
no more than two may be 22 inches or longer
Lake Jackson
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Max size
- 22"
15 striped bass, white bass and sunshine bass (only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer in total length) only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer in total length
Lake Jackson (Walton County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Max size
- 22"
only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer in total length
Lake Seminole
- Daily bag
- 15 fish
- Max size
- 22"
- Slot max
- 22"
no more than two may be 22 inches or longer
Lower Ochlockonee River (Downstream Of The Jackson Bluff Dam To Ochlockonee Bay)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 24"
- Max size
- 24"
only one of which may be 24 inches or longer in total length only one of which may be 24 inches or longer
Ochlockonee Bay
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
- Max size
- 24"
bag limit for striped bass is 3, only one of which may be 24 inches or longer in total length only one of which may be 24 inches or longer in total length
Perdido River
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Max size
- 22"
- Slot max
- 22"
only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer in total length only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer
St. Marys River
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 22"
St. Marys River And Its Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 22"
Suwannee River
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Also known as
Stripers is also called Stripers (Striped Bass), Striped Bass, striped bass. 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 Stripers season in Florida?
Stripers 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 Stripers in Florida?
Minimum size for Stripers in Florida is 18 inches in Any Tributary, Creek Or Stream Of The Suwannee River, per FWC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Stripers in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Stripers in Florida is 3 fish in Any Tributary, Creek Or Stream Of The Suwannee River, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/freshwater/bag-length-limits
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing
- https://myfwc.com/media/352no2pa/fwregulations.pdf
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch. Last verified .