Can I Keep?Lane Snapper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational lane snapper 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 | 10" min. TL | Reef Fish aggregate | (#) Alabama state waters open and close along with federal… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: State: 10" TL; Federal: 8" TL | 20 per person | Season: Open year-round |
| Louisiana | 8 inches minimum total length | 20 per person | Open year-round in state waters, or until the annual catch limit is… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 8 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 20 | — |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 8-inch TL | 10 per person per day from this group | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |
| Texas | Min Length: 8 inches; Max Length: No limit | No limit | — |