Can I Keep?Tarpon Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational tarpon size limits, bag limits and seasons in 7 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 | 60" min. TL | $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon. | — |
| Florida (2 rules) | Minimum Size Limit: None. Tarpon over 40 inches MUST remain in the… | Daily Bag Limit: Tarpon is a catch-and-release only fishery. One… | — |
| Georgia | 68" FL | 1 | All year |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 75 FL | Number of fish bag/possession: 1 per vessel | — |
| North Carolina | — | — | UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS |
| South Carolina | 77-inch FL | 1 per person per day | — |
| Texas | Min Length: 85 inches; Max Length: No limit | 1 | — |