Can I Keep?Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
14–22 in
Bag limit
Daily Recreational Bag Limit: Atlantic and Gulf - 5 per person…
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Recreational Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish rules in Florida
- Where
- State waters
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limits: Atlantic and Gulf - Cannot be less than 14" or greater than 22" fork length
- Bag limit
- Daily Recreational Bag Limit: Atlantic and Gulf - 5 per person aggregate of the two species
- 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.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Banded rudderfish — Size limit: 14-22 inches fork length; Lesser amberjack — Size limit: 14-22 inches fork length
- 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 lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limits: Atlantic and Gulf - Cannot be less than 14" or greater than 22" fork length.
How many lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish can I keep in Florida?
Daily Recreational Bag Limit: Atlantic and Gulf - 5 per person aggregate of the two species.
More reef fish in Florida
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- Coney and Graysby
- Cubera Snapper
- Dog and Mahogany Snappers Yellowtail
- Gag Grouper
- Golden Tilefish
- Goliath Grouper
- Gray (Mangrove) Snapper
- Gray Triggerfish
- Greater Amberjack
- Hogfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lionfish
- Mutton Snapper
- Red Grouper
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.