Species & Regulations
Florida Fish Species Guide
Where to find them, when to catch them, and the current FWC size and bag limits. Rules change — always verify with FWC before keeping any fish.
Rules change without notice
Everything here is summarized from public FWC data and reviewed monthly, but Florida's fishing rules — especially reef fish and snook — get amended on short notice. Verify at MyFWC.com/Fishing before your trip.
Snook
The prize of Florida's mangrove shorelines.
Red Drum (Redfish)
Copper bulldogs of the flats and grass beds.
Spotted Seatrout
Grass flat regulars, with new rules effective April 2026.
Tarpon
The silver king — catch and release only.
Red Snapper
The pink offshore star with the strictest reef fish rules.
Mangrove (Gray) Snapper
Line-shy, hard-fighting, and delicious.
Gag Grouper
The short-fuse fight of the Gulf reefs.
Cobia
Curious brown missiles that trail rays and turtles.
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)
Fluorescent pelagic speedsters.
Largemouth Bass
Florida's freshwater icon — trophy country.
Black Crappie (Speckled Perch)
Winter panfish action across every FL lake and river.