FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: red-drum
Common Names: Redfish
Channel bass
Puppy drum

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 45.7 cm (18.0 inches)
  Maximum: 68.6 cm (27.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

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

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

Notes: Strict 18–27" slot statewide — fish under 18" or over 27" must be released. Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is catch-and-release-only — no retention permitted in IRL waters.

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