Can I Keep?Live Rock Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational live rock 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: Recreational harvest prohibited (includes rock…
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Recreational Live Rock rules in Florida
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- Statewide
- Bag limit
- Bag Limits/Remarks: Recreational harvest prohibited (includes rock made by sabellarid tubeworms)
- *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 live rock can I keep in Florida?
Bag Limits/Remarks: Recreational harvest prohibited (includes rock made by sabellarid tubeworms).
More other species in Florida
- Angelfish (Family Pomacanthidae)
- Burrfish/Balloonfish/Porcupinefish
- Butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae)
- Conch, Queen (Strombus gigas)
- Corals, Soft (Subclass Octocorallia)
- Cowfish
- Crab, Horseshoe (Limulus polyphemus)
- Filefish/Triggerfish (Family Balistidae)
- Gobies (Family Gobiidae)
- Hamlets/Seabasses (Family Serranidae)
- Jawfish (Family Opistognathidae)
- 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.