Can I Keep?Greater Amberjack Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational greater amberjack 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 Greater Amberjack rules in Florida
- Where
- Gulf
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 34” Fork Length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person
- Season
- Season: Open September 1 - October 13, 2026
- Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Almaco jack is an " unregulated species " with a default bag limit of two fish or 100 pounds per person, per day - whichever is more.
- Where
- Atlantic
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 28” Fork Length
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person
- Season
- Season: January–March and May–December. Closed April.
- Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
- Almaco jack is an " unregulated species " with a default bag limit of two fish or 100 pounds per person, per day - whichever is more.
Commercial rules
Show 2 commercial rules
- Where
- Atlantic
- Size limit
- Size limit: Atlantic: 34 inches fork length; Minimum size of 34 inches fork length applies to imported fish
- Season
- Closed season: Atlantic: April
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- Follow limits in federal permit.
- For more information, visit 68B-14, SAFMC or Gulf Council
- Where
- Gulf
- Size limit
- Size limit: Gulf: 36 inches fork length; Minimum size of 34 inches fork length applies to imported fish
- Season
- Closed season: Gulf: March, April and May
- SPL, RS and federal permit
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
- Follow limits in federal permit.
- For more information, visit 68B-14, SAFMC or Gulf Council
Quick answers
What is the greater amberjack size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: 34” Fork Length (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many greater amberjack can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is greater amberjack season in Florida?
Season: Open September 1 - October 13, 2026. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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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
- Gray Triggerfish
- 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.