FISHING REGULATION

Country: US-FL
Jurisdiction: Florida
Authority: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Species: spotted-seatrout
Common Names: Speckled trout
Trout

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 38.1 cm (15.0 inches)
  Maximum: 48.3 cm (19.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 3 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Default bag: 3/day. Regional overrides: Big Bend = 5/day; Indian River Lagoon = 2/day. Slot: 15–19". One trout over 19" allowed PER VESSEL (not per person; or per shore-angler when fishing from shore). Panhandle has Feb closure; IRL closes Nov 1 – Dec 31. Always check FWC zone map before fishing.

Source: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/spotted-seatrout/
Last Verified: 2026-04-29