Can I Keep?Greater Amberjack Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational greater amberjack size limits, bag limits and seasons in 6 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 34" min FL | 1 per person | Recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Alabama state waters is… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Minimum Size Limit: 34” Fork Length | Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person | Season: Open September 1 - October 13, 2026 |
| Louisiana | 34 inches minimum fork length | One per person per day | Opens September 1 and Closes October 14 |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 34 FL | Number of fish bag/possession: 1 | Greater Amberjack opening from September 1, 2026, through October 13… |
| North Carolina | 28 in minimum | 1 per person | It shall be unlawful to possess greater amberjack taken from waters… |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 28-inch FL | 1 per person per day | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |