Can I Keep?Gray Triggerfish Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational gray triggerfish 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.
Can I keep it today? Check your harbor & date
Recreational Gray Triggerfish rules in Florida
- Where
- Gulf State Waters
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 15" fork length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person
- Season
- Season: Open March 1-May 31 And Aug. 1 - Dec. 31.
- Legal Gear: hook and line, spears, gigs
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Season opens annually March 1-May 31 and Aug. 1-Dec. 31 (potential early quote closures) 15' FL: 1 fish bag limit within 20 reef fish aggregate.
- Atlantic: 12" FL: up to 10 per person within the 20 fish "other" snapper grouper aggregate bag limit.
- Queen triggerfish are managed as marine life species and must be kept alive until landed. Learn more about regulations for this and other marine life species.
- Where
- Atlantic State Waters
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 12" fork length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 10 per person
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Legal Gear: hook and line, spears, gigs
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
- Season opens annually March 1-May 31 and Aug. 1-Dec. 31 (potential early quote closures) 15' FL: 1 fish bag limit within 20 reef fish aggregate.
- Atlantic: 12" FL: up to 10 per person within the 20 fish "other" snapper grouper aggregate bag limit.
- Queen triggerfish are managed as marine life species and must be kept alive until landed. Learn more about regulations for this and other marine life species.
Commercial rules
Show 2 commercial rules
- Where
- Gulf
- Size limit
- Size limit: Gulf: 14 inches fork length
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- For more, visit 68B-14, SAFMC or Gulf Council
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- Size limit applies to imported fish.
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
- Where
- Atlantic
- Size limit
- Size limit: Atlantic: 12 inches fork length
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- For more, visit 68B-14, SAFMC or Gulf Council
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- Size limit applies to imported fish.
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
Quick answers
What is the gray triggerfish size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: 15" fork length (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many gray triggerfish can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is gray triggerfish season in Florida?
Season: Open March 1-May 31 And Aug. 1 - Dec. 31.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
Compare Gray Triggerfish limits in other states →
More reef fish in Florida
- Black Grouper
- Black Sea Bass
- Black, Wenchman, Queen, Blackfin and Silk Snappers
- Blueline Tilefish
- Coney and Graysby
- Cubera Snapper
- Dog and Mahogany Snappers Yellowtail
- Gag Grouper
- Golden Tilefish
- Goliath Grouper
- Gray (Mangrove) Snapper
- Greater Amberjack
- Hogfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
- Lionfish
- Mutton Snapper
- Red Grouper
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.