Flyfishing SFHP Surveys Product Eval. I checked a couple web sites for FL recreational saltwater fishing regulations. I noticed there wasn't any mention of barracudas. Do know that they are implicated in ciguatera poisoning. This is a food chain accumulation of a reef toxin in top predators.
Larger fish have a greater probability of having a toxic dose.
While diving we saw a lot of 'cuda who had leaders and weights hanging onto their jaws. Either the fishermen knew of ciguatera or didn't want to handle a big, pissed off 'cuda. They have an unusual smell when filleted, but damn are they good eating. BBQ'ed they are in my opinion among the best. I always look for them when diving the rigs in the Gulf.