Can I Keep?Tangs and Surgeonfish (Family Acanthuridae) Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational tangs and surgeonfish (family acanthuridae) rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Size Limits (total length unless otherwise noted); Maximum size limit…
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Recreational Tangs and Surgeonfish (Family Acanthuridae) rules in Florida
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Size Limits (total length unless otherwise noted); Maximum size limit (fork length): 9"
- None
- *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
What is the tangs and surgeonfish (family acanthuridae) size limit in Florida?
Size Limits (total length unless otherwise noted); Maximum size limit (fork length): 9".
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)
- Live Rock
- Marine Life
- Octopods (Order Octopoda)
- Parrotfish (Family Scaridae)
- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)
- Pufferfish
- Sea Biscuits/Sand Dollars (Order Clypeasteroida)
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.