Can I Keep?Sheepshead Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational sheepshead size limits, bag limits and seasons in 10 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 | 12" min. FL | 8 per person | — |
| Florida | Minimum Size Limit: 12" total length | 8 per person | Season: Open year-round |
| Georgia | 10" FL | 15 | All year |
| Louisiana | None | None | Sheepshead (PDF), Open year-round in state waters |
| Maryland | 12 in minimum | 4 per person | The season for taking species listed in §A of this regulation is… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 14 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 15 | — |
| North Carolina | 14" TL | 5/Day | — |
| South Carolina | 14-inch TL | 10 per person per day not to exceed 30 per boat per day | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 15 inches; Max Length: No limit | 5 | — |
| Virginia | — | 4 per person | — |