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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 RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Anclote RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Big BendOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Biscayne National ParkIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Braden RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Caloosahatchee RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Charlotte HarborOut of season
- Season opens
- Oct 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Cow Pen Slough CanalIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Curry CreekIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Everglades National ParkIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Hillsboro CanalIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Hillsborough RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Indian River LagoonOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Kissimmee RiverIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Lake OkeechobeeIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Loxahatchee RiverIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Manatee RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Miami CanalIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Myakka RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
North New River CanalIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
NortheastOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Ochlockonee BayIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Ochlockonee RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Palma Sola BayIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
PanhandleOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Peace RiverIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Sep 30
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Phillippi CreekIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
Sarasota BayOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
SoutheastOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Dec 14
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
SouthwestOut of season
- Season opens
- Oct 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
St. Johns RiverIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Tampa BayOut of season
- Season opens
- Sep 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 33"
West Palm Beach CanalIn season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Aug 31
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 32"
Withlacoochee RiverIn 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.