Can I Keep?Spanish Mackerel Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational spanish mackerel size limits, bag limits and seasons in 11 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 | none | 15 per person | — |
| Delaware | 14 in minimum | 15 per person | — |
| Florida | Minimum Size Limit: 12" fork length | Daily Bag Limit: 15 per harvester | Season: Open year-round |
| Louisiana | 12 inches minimum fork length | 15 per person per day | Open year-round in state waters |
| Maryland | 14 in minimum | 15 per person | The recreational season for catching Spanish mackerel is January 1… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 12 FL | Number of fish bag/possession: 15 | — |
| New York | 14" | 15 | All year |
| North Carolina | 12" FL | 15/Day | — |
| South Carolina | 12-inch FL | 15 per person per day | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 14 inches; Max Length: No limit | 15 | — |
| Virginia | 14 in minimum | 15 per person | — |