Can I Keep?King Mackerel Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational king mackerel size limits, bag limits and seasons in 9 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 | 24" min. FL | 3 per person | — |
| Florida (2 rules) | Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length | Daily Bag Limit: 3 per harvester | Season: Open year-round |
| Louisiana | 24 inches minimum fork length | Three per person per day | Open year-round in state waters |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 24 FL | Number of fish bag/possession: 3 | — |
| New York | 23" | 3 | All year |
| North Carolina | 24" FL | 3/Day | — |
| South Carolina | 24-inch FL | 3 per person per day | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 27 inches; Max Length: No limit | 3 | — |
| Virginia | 27 in minimum | 3 per person | — |