Can I Keep?African Pompano Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational african pompano rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length
Bag limit
2 per person
Season
Season: Open year-round
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Recreational African Pompano rules in Florida
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 per harvester; Vessel Limit: No more than 2 per vessel
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- State waters: Hook and line only.
- Federal waters: Hook and line and spearing.
- Prohibited Gear: harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limits: 24" fork length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 per person or per vessel whichever is less
- Season
- Closed Season: None
- Gear: State waters: hook and line only; Federal waters: Hook and line and spearing
- Remarks: No spearing in state waters
- *Permit, Florida pompano and African pompano must be landed in whole condition.
- SPL and RS
- Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait or any snatch hook.
- State waters: hook and line only.
- Federal waters: hook and line and spearing.
Quick answers
What is the african pompano size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length.
How many african pompano can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 2 per harvester; Vessel Limit: No more than 2 per vessel.
When is african pompano season in Florida?
Season: Open year-round. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More inshore in Florida
- Black Drum
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Mullet
- Permit
- Red Drum
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spot and Atlantic Croaker
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Weakfish
All Florida saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.