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Tampa Bay Snook Fishing Regulations 2026
Tampa Bay snook 2026 open seasons vary by 34 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 1/day and 28″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from FWC.
Rules (148)
Alafia RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Anclote RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Big BendIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Biscayne National ParkOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Braden RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Caloosahatchee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Charlotte HarborIn season
- Season opens
- Oct 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Cow Pen Slough CanalOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Curry CreekOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Everglades National ParkOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Hillsboro CanalOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Hillsborough RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Indian River LagoonIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Kissimmee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Lake OkeechobeeOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Loxahatchee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Manatee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Miami CanalOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Myakka RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
North New River CanalOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
NortheastIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Ochlockonee BayOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Ochlockonee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Palma Sola BayOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
PanhandleIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Peace RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Phillippi CreekOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Sarasota BayIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
SoutheastIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
SouthwestIn season
- Season opens
- Oct 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
St. Johns RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Tampa BayIn season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
West Palm Beach CanalOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Withlacoochee RiverOut of season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Frequently asked questions
When is Snook season on Tampa Bay?
Snook season on Tampa Bay runs from May 1 to Aug 31 per FWC.
What is the size limit for Snook on Tampa Bay?
Minimum size for Snook on Tampa Bay is 28 inches. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Snook on Tampa Bay?
Daily bag limit for Snook on Tampa Bay is 1 fish in Big Bend.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.