This is a brief summary of regulations governing the taking of saltwater species in Florida for personal use. It is not intended or designed to provide specific information on commercial harvesting of these species. The failure to include complete laws, rules, and regulations in this summary does not relieve persons from abiding by those laws, rules, or regulations. State waters extend to 3 nautical miles on the Atlantic and 9 nautical miles on the Gulf.
Federal rules apply beyond state waters.
A saltwater products license and commercial vessel registration is required to harvest commercial quantities of unregulated species. Aggregate bag limit Species includes Marlin, Spearfish, and Sailfish Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. Trap requirements apply. Stone Crab claws per person or 2 gal. Trap requirements apply Illegal to possess whole crab.