Can I Keep?Tripletail Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational tripletail rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Minimum Size Limit: 18"
Bag limit
Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person
Season
Season: Open year-round
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Recreational Tripletail rules in Florida
- Where
- Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
- Size limit
- Minimum Size Limit: 18"
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person
- Season
- Season: Open year-round
- Legal Gear: hook and line gear only (no nets or spearing)
- Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited
- State regulations apply in federal waters.
- Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Size limit: 18 inches total length
- Bag limit
- Trip/bag limit: 10 per person, per day or vessel, whichever is less.; Incidental bycatch: 2 per person, per day or vessel, whichever is less.
- Season
- Closed season: None.
- Allowable gear: hook and line. Spearing prohibited.
- Size limit applies to sale of fish.
- SPL and RS
- For full rule visit 68B-49.
- Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait or any snatch hook.
- Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (head & tail intact).
Quick answers
What is the tripletail size limit in Florida?
Minimum Size Limit: 18".
How many tripletail can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person.
When is tripletail 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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More inshore in Florida
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- Black Drum
- Florida Pompano
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- Mullet
- Permit
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- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spot and Atlantic Croaker
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Weakfish
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.