Sponges (Class Demospongiae, Order Dictyoceratida) Regulations in Florida (2026)

Recreational sponges (class demospongiae, order dictyoceratida) 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: Except Sheepswool, Yellow, Grass, Glove, Finger…

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Recreational Sponges (Class Demospongiae, Order Dictyoceratida) rules in Florida

Where: Statewide
Bag limit: Bag Limits/Remarks: Except Sheepswool, Yellow, Grass, Glove, Finger, Wire, Reef, and Velvet Sponges; 5 sponges per harvester per day within 20-organism aggregate; harvest of substrate within 1" of base permitted north and west of the southernmost point of Egmont Key, no substrate allowed south of Egmont Key

*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.

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How many sponges (class demospongiae, order dictyoceratida) can I keep in Florida?

Bag Limits/Remarks: Except Sheepswool, Yellow, Grass, Glove, Finger, Wire, Reef, and Velvet Sponges; 5 sponges per harvester per day within 20-organism aggregate; harvest of substrate within 1" of base permitted north and west of the southernmost point of Egmont Key, no substrate allowed south of Egmont Key.

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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.