Black, Wenchman, Queen, Blackfin and Silk Snappers Regulations in Florida (2026)

Recreational black, wenchman, queen, blackfin and silk snappers 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.

Size limit

Min. Size Limit: None

Bag limit

10 per person

Season

Season: Open year-round

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Recreational Black, Wenchman, Queen, Blackfin and Silk Snappers rules in Florida

Where: Gulf of America (state and federal waters unless specified)
Size limit: Min. Size Limit: None
Bag limit: Daily Bag Limit: Up to 10 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit
Season: Season: Open year-round

Note: Reef fish gear requirements apply.

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Where: Atlantic (state and federal waters unless specified)
Size limit: Min. Size Limit: None
Bag limit: Daily Bag Limit: Up to 10 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit
Season: Season: Open year-round

Note: Reef fish gear requirements apply.

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Commercial rules

Show 2 commercial rules

Where: Gulf
Bag limit: Gulf ONLY: Managed under an IFQ program. Must possess IFQ allocation and follow established protocols. Learn more.

Limits and seasons: see 68B-14, SAFMC, Gulf Council
SPL, RS, and federal permit
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
Gulf ONLY: Managed under an IFQ program. Must possess IFQ allocation and follow established protocols. Learn more.
FWC's commercial summary lists these rules for snappers as a group.

Official source

Where: Atlantic

Limits and seasons: see 68B-14, SAFMC, Gulf Council
SPL, RS, and federal permit
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
FWC's commercial summary lists these rules for snappers as a group.

Official source

Quick answers

What is the black, wenchman, queen, blackfin and silk snappers size limit in Florida?

Min. Size Limit: None (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

How many black, wenchman, queen, blackfin and silk snappers can I keep in Florida?

Daily Bag Limit: Up to 10 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

When is black, wenchman, queen, blackfin and silk snappers 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.

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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.