Florida regulations
Tarpon Regulations in Florida 2026
Florida Tarpon regulations as of 2026-05-07: Gear Prohibited; Daily bag 1 per person per year; Gear Prohibited. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (5)
Boca Grande Pass
- Gear
- Prohibited
bottom-weighted jigs are not allowed
Gulf And Atlantic State And Federal Waters
- Daily bag
- 1 per person per year
(tag required)
State And Federal Waters Of The Gulf And AtlanticCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Max size
- 40"
- Gear
- Prohibited
Tarpon is a catch-and-release only fishery. One tarpon tag per person per year may be purchased when in pursuit of a Florida state or world record. Vessel, transport and shipment limited to one fish. MUST remain in the water unless in pursuit of a state or world record using a tarpon tag Snagging, snatch hooking, spearing and the use of a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited
Tarpon on famous Florida waters
Dedicated rule pages for Tarpon on the most-targeted destinations in Florida.
Also known as
Tarpon is also called Atlantic Tarpon. 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 Tarpon season in Florida?
Tarpon 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 Tarpon in Florida?
Florida does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Tarpon. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Tarpon in Florida?
Daily bag limit for Tarpon in Florida is 1 per person per year in Gulf And Atlantic State And Federal Waters, per FWC.
Official sources cited
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/tarpon/
- https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/coastal-species
- https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with FWC before keeping a catch. Last verified .