Can I Keep?Spot and Atlantic Croaker Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational spot and atlantic croaker 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 Spot and Atlantic Croaker rules in Florida
- Where
- Atlantic State Waters: Nassau through Miami-Dade counties (excluding Monroe County)
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: Effective since Dec. 1, 2021: 50 per person/per species
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Where
- Gulf State Waters (Includes Monroe County)
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds per person
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
Commercial rules
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- Where
- Atlantic (Nassau through Miami-Dade)
- Size limit
- Size limit: None; Size limit: None
- Bag limit
- Vessel limit: Atlantic croaker — Atlantic (Nassau through Miami-Dade): 1,200 pounds; Vessel limit: Spot — Atlantic (Nassau through Miami-Dade): 2,200 pounds
- Season
- Closed season: None; Closed season: None
- License requirements: SPL only
- (regulations listed here are for state waters only)
- Where
- Gulf
- Size limit
- Size limit: None; Size limit: None
- Bag limit
- Vessel limit: Atlantic croaker — Gulf: None; Vessel limit: Spot — Gulf: None
- Season
- Closed season: None; Closed season: None
- License requirements: SPL only
- (regulations listed here are for state waters only)
Quick answers
What is the spot and atlantic croaker size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: None (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many spot and atlantic croaker can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: Effective since Dec. 1, 2021: 50 per person/per species (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is spot and atlantic croaker season in Florida?
Season: Open year-round. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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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.