FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: snook
Common Names: Robalo
Common snook

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 71.1 cm (28.0 inches)
  Maximum: 81.3 cm (32.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 1 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 02-01
09-01
03-01
09-01
  Close Dates: 05-31
12-14
04-30
11-30
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Slot: 28–32" Atlantic; 28–33" Gulf (most regions). Snook permit required for harvest. Closed seasons differ by region — Panhandle/Big Bend/Tampa/Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor/SW Gulf each have distinct closures. Always verify against current FWC zone map before fishing.

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