Can I Keep?Conch, Queen (Strombus gigas) Regulations in Florida (2026)
Strombus gigas
Recreational conch, queen (strombus gigas) rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest prohibited
Can I keep it today? Check your harbor & date
Recreational Conch, Queen (Strombus gigas) rules in Florida
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest prohibited
- *Unless otherwise noted, combined bag limit of 20 marine life fish and invertebrates per person per day, only 5 of any one species allowed. A 2-day possession limit also applies (40 total organisms, only 10 of any one species).
- **Such as groupers, snappers, seabass and amberjacks. Must abide by regulations for these species in Rule 68B-14 F.A.C.
Quick answers
How many conch, queen (strombus gigas) can I keep in Florida?
Bag Limits/Remarks: Harvest prohibited.
More other species in Florida
- Angelfish (Family Pomacanthidae)
- Burrfish/Balloonfish/Porcupinefish
- Butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae)
- Corals, Soft (Subclass Octocorallia)
- Cowfish
- Crab, Horseshoe (Limulus polyphemus)
- Filefish/Triggerfish (Family Balistidae)
- Gobies (Family Gobiidae)
- Hamlets/Seabasses (Family Serranidae)
- Jawfish (Family Opistognathidae)
- Live Rock
- Marine Life
- Octopods (Order Octopoda)
- Parrotfish (Family Scaridae)
- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)
- Pufferfish
- Sea Biscuits/Sand Dollars (Order Clypeasteroida)
- Siphonophores/Hydroids (Class Hydrozoa)
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.