Can I Keep?Barracuda Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational barracuda rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Barracuda rules in Florida
- Where
- Collier through Martin counties
- Size limit
- Slot Limit: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per day
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vessel
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
- Includes all waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties.
- Where
- Rest of state
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish or 100 pounds, whichever is more
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Collier through Martin counties
- Size limit
- Size limit: 15 to 36 inches fork length with 1 fish greater than 36 inches allowable per person or vessel per day, whichever is less.
- Bag limit
- Trip/bag limit: 2 fish per person per day with a maximum of 6 fish per vessel per day.
- Season
- Closed season: None
- The following regulations apply to state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties.
- Copyright Diane Rome Peebles
- Licenses required: SPL only
- The following regulations apply to state and federal waters off Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties.
- See full rule at 68B-60
- There are no barracuda-specific regulations for the remaining counties of Florida in state and federal waters.
Quick answers
What is the barracuda size limit in Florida?
Slot Limit: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per day (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many barracuda can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vessel (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is barracuda 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 offshore & pelagic in Florida
- Atlantic Bonito and Little Tunny
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefish
- Cobia
- Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi)
- King Mackerel
- Roundscale Spearfish
- Sailfish
- Sharks (harvestable species)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Wahoo
- White Marlin
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.