Fishing Regulations in Key West, Florida

Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations

The following is a brief summary and may not be complete. For in-season information and current regulations, visit the Division of Marine Resources, Office of Fisheries Management's on-line 'Fishing Lines' magazine (PDF format) or call the numbers listed below. Local regulations governing the taking of saltwater products may exist and you should contact the Florida Marine Patrol (FMP) Field Office nearest the location where you will be engaging in these fishing activities.

Florida Marine Patrol (Marathon): 305-289-2320 or 1-800-DIAL-FMP Call for information on Saltwater Fishing Licenses.

SPECIES	MINIMUM SIZE LIMITS	DAILY LIMIT per person per day unless otherwise noted
Amberjack	28 in. fork	1 Monroe County Only
Black Drum	14-24 in.	10
Bluefish	12 in. fork	10
Bonefish	18 in.	1
Cobia	33 in. fork	2
Dolphin	None.	10
Flounder	12 in. fork	10
Grouper - Nassau	Protected Species	0
Grouper - Warsaw	None	1 per vessel per day
Grouper - Speckled Hind	None	1 per vessel per day
Hogfish	12 in. fork	5 species aggregate
Jewfish	Protected Species	0
Mackerel - King	20 in. fork	2
Mackerel - Spanish	12 in.	10
Marlin - Blue	86 in.	1
Marlin - White	62 in.	1
Permit	Not less than 10 in. or more than 20 in.	10 per person per day of Permit and Pompano 10 aggregate may possess 1 over 20 in.
Pompano	Not less than 10 in.	10 per person per day of Permit and Pompano 10 aggregate may possess 1 over 20 in.
Pompano - African	Not less than 24 in.	2 per person per day or per vessel whichever is less
Red Drum (Redfish)	Not less than 18 in. or more than 27 in.	1
Sailfish	57 in.	1
Seabass	8 in.	None
Shark	None	1 per person or 2 per vessel whichever is less

Saltwater Fishing Regulations ... photo by Rob O'Neal

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