Weakfish Regulations in Florida (2026)

Recreational weakfish 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.

Size limit

Minimum Size Limit: 12" total length

Bag limit

Daily Bag Limit: 1 fish per person

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Recreational Weakfish rules in Florida

Where: Weakfish Management Zone
Size limit: Minimum Size Limit: 12" total length
Bag limit: Daily Bag Limit: 1 fish per person

The Weakfish Management Zone includes state waters from the Florida-Georgia line to the southernmost tip of Amelia Island, the inland waters of Nassau County and the St. Marys River and its tributaries east of Highway 17, north of State Highway 200A and north of the Shave Bridge on the Amelia River.
Maps are not to scale. State waters extend from shore to 9 nautical miles in the Gulf and from shore to 3 nautical miles in the Atlantic.

Official source

Where: State Waters Outside Weakfish Management Zone
Size limit: Minimum Size Limit: None
Bag limit: Daily Bag Limit: 100 pounds per person

Allowable Gear: Hook and line; cast net
Regulations include weakfish-like fish such as sand seatrout and hybrids of the two.

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Quick answers

What is the weakfish size limit in Florida?

Minimum Size Limit: 12" total length (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

How many weakfish can I keep in Florida?

Daily Bag Limit: 1 fish per person (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

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