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Tarpon Regulations in Florida 2026

Florida Tarpon regulations: Daily bag 1 per person per year, Max size 40 inches. Sourced from FWC.

FWCOfficial source

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Rules (4)

Boca Grande PassClosed
Status
Prohibited
bottom-weighted jigs are not allowed
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Gulf And Atlantic State And Federal Waters
Daily bag
1 per person per year
(tag required)
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State And Federal Waters Of The Gulf And AtlanticCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Max size
40"
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
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Tarpon on famous Florida waters

Dedicated rule pages for Tarpon on the most-targeted destinations in Florida.

Other Florida fish regulations

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

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

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

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