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Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in Florida 2026

Florida Stripers regulations: Daily bag 3 fish, Slot max 22 inches, Min size 18 inches. Sourced from FWC.

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Rules (30)

Any Tributary, Creek Or Stream Of The Suwannee River
Daily bag
3 fish
Min size
18"
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Areas North And West Of The Suwannee River
Daily bag
3 fish
Min size
18"
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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
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Jim Woodruff Reservoir
Daily bag
15 fish
Max size
22"
Slot max
22"
no more than two may be 22 inches or longer
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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
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Lake Jackson (Walton County)
Daily bag
15 fish
Max size
22"
only 5 of which may be 22 inches or longer in total length
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Lake Seminole
Daily bag
15 fish
Max size
22"
Slot max
22"
no more than two may be 22 inches or longer
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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
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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
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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
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St. Marys River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
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St. Marys River And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
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Suwannee River
Daily bag
3 fish/day
Min size
18"
Verified · View official source ↗

Other Florida fish regulations

Other regulated species in Florida with current rule pages — same FWC source, same verification cadence.

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

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch.

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