African Pompano
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
African Pompano
2 per person per day, not to exceed 2 per vessel per day.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
African Pompano
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
African Pompano
2 per person per day, not to exceed 2 per vessel per day.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Albacore Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Albacore Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Albacore Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Albacore Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Alligator Gar
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Alligator Gar
There are more state restrictions for this species. Please refer to your official state regulations.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Alligator Gar
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Alligator Gar
There are more state restrictions for this species. Please refer to your official state regulations.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
Season open year round.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Almaco Jack
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Almaco Jack
Season open year round.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Anchor Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Anchor Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Anchor Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Anchor Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Anchor Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Anchor Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Anchor Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Anchor Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Atlantic Manta Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Atlantic Manta Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Atlantic Manta Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Atlantic Manta Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Atlantic Manta Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Atlantic Manta Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic Manta Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Atlantic Manta Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Season open year round.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Season open year round.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 20
Banded Rudderfish
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 20
Banded Rudderfish
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
Season open year round.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Banded Rudderfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Banded Rudderfish
Season open year round.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Barracuda
Size Limit - 15"*-36"*
Daily Bag - 2/6*
Barracuda
*2 per person or 6 per vessel, per day. May possess one over 36" per vessel. *These regulations only apply in Collier, Monroe, Miami- Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties.. Unregulated in all other areas.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Barracuda
Size Limit - 15"*-36"*
Daily Bag - 2/6*
Barracuda
*2 per person or 6 per vessel, per day. May possess one over 36" per vessel. *These regulations only apply in Collier, Monroe, Miami- Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties.. Unregulated in all other areas.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" CFL-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
No bag or possession limit. CFL=curved fork length.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" CFL-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
No bag or possession limit. CFL=curved fork length.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
No bag or possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
No bag or possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bigeye Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Bigeye Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blackfin Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Blackfin Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blackfin Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blackfin Tuna
Not subject to Federal Management
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackfin Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blackfin Tuna
Not subject to Federal Management
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blackline Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blackline Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blackline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blackline Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blackline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blackline Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blacktip Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Blacktip Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blacktip Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Blacktip Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-24"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
May possess one over 24". Snatching is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-24"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
May possess one over 24". Snatching is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-24"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
May possess one over 24". Snatching is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-30"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
No more than one black drum over 52 inches may be retained per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag limit and possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-30"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
No more than one black drum over 52 inches may be retained per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag limit and possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 14"-30"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
No more than one black drum over 52 inches may be retained per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag limit and possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Black Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/4
Black Grouper
Atlantic-1 per person in aggregate, only 1 can be gag or black, 24" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 24" minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/4
Black Grouper
Atlantic-1 per person in aggregate, only 1 can be gag or black, 24" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 24" minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Size Limit
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Size Limit
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Black Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Sea Bass
Size Limit - 13"/10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 7/100 lbs.
Black Sea Bass
Atlantic-7 per person, 13" minimum. Gulf-100 lbs. per person, 10" minimum.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Sea Bass
Size Limit - 13"/10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 7/100 lbs.
Black Sea Bass
Atlantic-7 per person, 13" minimum. Gulf-100 lbs. per person, 10" minimum.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Black Sea Bass
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Black Sea Bass
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Black Sea Bass
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Black Sea Bass
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Black Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Black Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Black Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Black Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Bluefin Tuna
Catch and release only for remainder of 2020, as of April 16, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Bluefin Tuna
Catch and release only for remainder of 2020, as of April 16, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit - 73" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel/yr
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit
73 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One trophy per vessel per year if caught incidentally while targeting other species while the trophy season is open.
Season
Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
73 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One trophy per vessel per year if caught incidentally while targeting other species while the trophy season is open.
Season
- Opens January 1 each year and closes when the quota is met
- Check with NOAA Fisheries for more information.
Notes
- Directed or targeted recreational fishing of bluefin tuna is prohibited in the Gulf of Mexico.
- You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 888.872.8862.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit - 73" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel/yr
Bluefin Tuna
Size Limit
73 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One trophy per vessel per year if caught incidentally while targeting other species while the trophy season is open.
Season
Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
73 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One trophy per vessel per year if caught incidentally while targeting other species while the trophy season is open.
Season
- Opens January 1 each year and closes when the quota is met
- Check with NOAA Fisheries for more information.
Notes
- Directed or targeted recreational fishing of bluefin tuna is prohibited in the Gulf of Mexico.
- You must report all bluefin tuna landings and dead discards to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 888.872.8862.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bluefish
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Bluefish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bluefish
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Bluefish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blueline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blueline Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blueline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blueline Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blueline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blueline Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blueline Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Blueline Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blue Catfish
Size Limit - None-No limit
Daily Bag - 25
Blue Catfish
Only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Catfish
Size Limit - None-No limit
Daily Bag - 25
Blue Catfish
Only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Blue Marlin
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Blue Marlin
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 131"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 131"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Size Limit
99 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
99 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Size Limit
99 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
99 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Marlin
Size Limit - 99" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Blue Marlin
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Runner
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 100
Blue Runner
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Blue Runner
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 100
Blue Runner
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Bonefish
Catch and release only. Hook and line only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Bonefish
Catch and release only. Hook and line only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
The daily bag limit is 1 fish for all allowable shark species.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
NOTE: Non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks MUST be used when fishing for sharks in state waters.
Allowable shark species
Atlantic Sharpnose: (24" - No limit) Body usually has several prominent white spots; second dorsal fin originates over midpoint of anal fin.
Blacktip: (24" - No limit) Similar to spinner but first dorsal fin originates over the pectoral fins and anal fin lacks black tip.
Bonnethead: (24" - No limit) Rounded, shovel shaped head with no indentation at midline of snout; maximum size about 5 feet.
Hammerheads: (99" - No limit) Head hammer-shaped; includes scalloped, great, smooth and smalleye hammerheads.
Prohibited shark species (catch and release only) include:
Atlantic Angel
Basking
Bigeye Sand Tiger
Bigeye Sixgill
Bigeye Thresher
Bignose
Caribbean Reef
Caribbean Sharpnose
Dusky
Galapagos
Longfin Mako
Narrowtooth
Night
Oceanic Whitetip
Sandbar
Sand Tiger
Sevengill
Silky
Sixgill
Smalltail
Whale
White
Partial list of other allowable shark species (64" - No limit) include:
Bull: Stocky body; no interdorsal ridge; large triangular sloping dorsal fin; bluntly rounded snout.
Finetooth: Fins unmarked; slender smooth teeth; color bluish-grey above and white below.
Spinner: Similar to blacktip but first dorsal fin originates begin behind the pectoral fins and anal fin has black tip.
Lemon: First and second triangular dorsal fins about equal in size.
Blacknose: Grey to black blotch on tip of snout.
Thresher: Upper lobe of caudal fin extremely long and about half of total body length; similar to bigeye thresher but has no grooves on top of head and white abdominal coloring extends above pectoral fins.
Tiger: Distinctive vertical blotches or stripes.
Blue: Slender body of metallic blue color.
Shortfin Mako: Similar to longfin mako but underside of snout and mouth are wite; similar to blue shark but has caudal keel.
Nurse: Brown color; first dorsal fin over pelvic fins; very small eyes; barbels on each side of mouth; no distinct lower lobe of caudal fin.
Oceanic Whitetip: Broadly rounded white tipped first dorsal fin.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per person per day in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip
Season
Open year-round in state waters except April 1 through June 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
Season open year round.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Bonnethead Shark
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Bonnethead Shark
Season open year round.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 shark (any authorized species) per vessel per trip. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Channel Catfish
Size Limit - No Limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 25
Channel Catfish
Channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies. Only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Channel Catfish
Size Limit - No Limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 25
Channel Catfish
Channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies. Only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit
36 inches minimum fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
36 inches minimum fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit
36 inches minimum fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
36 inches minimum fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Atlantic-1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel, per day. Gulf-1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel, per day.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Atlantic-1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel, per day. Gulf-1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel, per day.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Not to exceed 2 per vessel
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Not to exceed 2 per vessel
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Season open year round. 1 per person 2 per vessel
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Cobia (ling)
Season open year round. 1 per person 2 per vessel
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Cobia (ling)
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Cobia (ling)
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 40"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Cobia (ling)
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cobia (ling)
Size Limit - 40"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Cobia (ling)
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Coney Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Coney Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Coney Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Coney Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Croaker
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Croaker
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Croaker
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Croaker
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
May possess no more than 2 over 30" per harvester or vessel per day, whichever is less. 30" or larger not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
May possess no more than 2 over 30" per harvester or vessel per day, whichever is less. 30" or larger not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
May possess no more than 2 over 30" per harvester or vessel per day, whichever is less. 30" or larger not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
May possess no more than 2 over 30" per harvester or vessel per day, whichever is less. 30" or larger not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Cubera Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Cubera Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Dog Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Dog Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Dog Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Dog Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dog Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dog Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dog Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dog Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dog Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - 20" fork length/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/10
Dolphin
Atlantic-20" fork length, 5 per person, not to exceed 60 per vessel, per day. Gulf-No minimum length, 10 per person, not to exceed 60 per vessel, per day. Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - 20" fork length/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/10
Dolphin
Atlantic-20" fork length, 5 per person, not to exceed 60 per vessel, per day. Gulf-No minimum length, 10 per person, not to exceed 60 per vessel, per day. Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dolphin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dolphin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dolphin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Dolphin
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Dolphin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Flathead Catfish
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Flathead Catfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Flathead Catfish
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Flathead Catfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Florida Pompano
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Florida Pompano
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Florida Pompano
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Florida Pompano
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Florida Pompano
Size Limit - 11" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 6
Florida Pompano
Hook and line, cast net, and beach or haul seine ONLY.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Florida Pompano
Size Limit - 11" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 6
Florida Pompano
Hook and line, cast net, and beach or haul seine ONLY.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gafftopsail Catfish
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Gafftopsail Catfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gafftopsail Catfish
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Gafftopsail Catfish
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/2
Gag Grouper
Atlantic-1 gag or black per person within the 3 grouper aggregate, 24" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30, open May 1 - Dec 31. Gulf-2 per person within 4 grouper aggregate, 24" minimum, season open Sep 1 - Nov 10 in state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor Counties/season open June 1 - Dec. 31 in state waters off all other counties.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/2
Gag Grouper
Atlantic-1 gag or black per person within the 3 grouper aggregate, 24" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30, open May 1 - Dec 31. Gulf-2 per person within 4 grouper aggregate, 24" minimum, season open Sep 1 - Nov 10 in state waters off Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor Counties/season open June 1 - Dec. 31 in state waters off all other counties.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Size Limit
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two gag per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open June 1 through December 31 in state waters; closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two gag per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open June 1 through December 31 in state waters; closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Size Limit
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two gag per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open June 1 through December 31 in state waters; closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
24 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two gag per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open June 1 through December 31 in state waters; closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20 fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Recreational fishermen may possess two (2) within four-fish aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Recreational fishermen may possess two (2) within four-fish aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Season open Jun 1-Dec 31.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gag Grouper
Size Limit - 24"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Gag Grouper
Season open Jun 1-Dec 31.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Golden Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/2
Golden Tilefish
Atlantic-1 per person as part of Grouper aggregate. Gulf-100 pounds or 2 per person as part of a 3 Grouper/tilefish aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Golden Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/2
Golden Tilefish
Atlantic-1 per person as part of Grouper aggregate. Gulf-100 pounds or 2 per person as part of a 3 Grouper/tilefish aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goldface Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Goldface Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goldface Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Goldface Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goldface Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Goldface Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Goldface Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Goldface Tilefish
Bag and Possession Limit
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Bag and Possession Limit
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Bag and Possession Limit
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Catch and release only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Catch and release only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Goliath Grouper (Jewfish)
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Graysby Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Graysby Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Graysby Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Graysby Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
5 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggegate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Gray (Mangrove/Black) Snapper
5 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggegate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
1 daily per person in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
1 daily per person in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
Bag and Possession Limit
1 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Closed January 1 through the end of February; open March 1 through May 1; closed May 2 for the remainder of 2020; will not reopen until March 1, 2021.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
1 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Closed January 1 through the end of February; open March 1 through May 1; closed May 2 for the remainder of 2020; will not reopen until March 1, 2021.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
Bag and Possession Limit
1 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
Season
Closed January 1 through the end of February; open March 1 through May 1; closed May 2 for the remainder of 2020; will not reopen until March 1, 2021.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
1 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Closed January 1 through the end of February; open March 1 through May 1; closed May 2 for the remainder of 2020; will not reopen until March 1, 2021.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
Season closed Jan - Feb open March - May closed June - July open Aug - Dec
1 per person with the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person with the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
Season closed Jan - Feb open March - May closed June - July open Aug - Dec
1 per person with the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person with the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Gray Triggerfish
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 12"/15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 10/1
Gray Triggerfish
Atlantic-10 per person within 20 fish other snapper grouper aggregate, 12" minimum fork length, season open year round. Gulf-1 per person within 20 reef fish aggregate, 15" minimum fork length. 2020 season: Open March 1 - May 1, 2024, closed May 2 2024.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 12"/15" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 10/1
Gray Triggerfish
Atlantic-10 per person within 20 fish other snapper grouper aggregate, 12" minimum fork length, season open year round. Gulf-1 per person within 20 reef fish aggregate, 15" minimum fork length. 2020 season: Open March 1 - May 1, 2024, closed May 2 2024.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Gray Triggerfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gray Triggerfish
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Gray Triggerfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 28"/34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Atlantic-1 per person, 28" minimum fork length, season open Jan 1-March 31 & May 1-Dec 31. Gulf-1 per person, 34" minimum fork length, season open from Aug 1 - Oct 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 28"/34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Atlantic-1 per person, 28" minimum fork length, season open Jan 1-March 31 & May 1-Dec 31. Gulf-1 per person, 34" minimum fork length, season open from Aug 1 - Oct 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
1 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
1 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
1 daily per person. Note that there are closures in Federal waters, during the season. See the federal regulations for those.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
1 daily per person. Note that there are closures in Federal waters, during the season. See the federal regulations for those.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Closed January 1 through April 30; open May 1 through 31; closed June 1 through July 31; open August 1 through October 31, or until the annual quota is met or projected to be met; closed November 1 through December 31, Currently Closed since August 25
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per person per day
Season
Closed January 1 through April 30; open May 1 through 31; closed June 1 through July 31; open August 1 through October 31, or until the annual quota is met or projected to be met; closed November 1 through December 31, Currently Closed since August 25
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 34" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Bag and Possession Limit
One per person per day
Season
Closed January 1 through April 30; open May 1 through 31; closed June 1 through July 31; open August 1 through October 31, or until the annual quota is met or projected to be met; closed November 1 through December 31, Currently Closed since August 25
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per person per day
Season
Closed January 1 through April 30; open May 1 through 31; closed June 1 through July 31; open August 1 through October 31, or until the annual quota is met or projected to be met; closed November 1 through December 31, Currently Closed since August 25
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Closed March 1 - May 31, Open June - Dec 31
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 36" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Closed March 1 - May 31, Open June - Dec 31
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 38"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Note that there are closures in Federal waters, during the season. See the federal regulations for those.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Greater Amberjack
Size Limit - 38"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Greater Amberjack
Note that there are closures in Federal waters, during the season. See the federal regulations for those.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hammerhead Shark
Size Limit - 78" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Hammerhead Shark
Season open year round.
Smooth, great and scalloped.
1 per vessel per trip (any authorized species). For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Smooth, great and scalloped.
1 per vessel per trip (any authorized species). For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hammerhead Shark
Size Limit - 78" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Hammerhead Shark
Season open year round.
Smooth, great and scalloped.
1 per vessel per trip (any authorized species). For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Smooth, great and scalloped.
1 per vessel per trip (any authorized species). For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 16"/14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/5
Hogfish
Atlantic State Waters (includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, including the Florida Keys): 16" fork length minimum, bag limit of 1. Season open May 1 - Oct 31. Gulf State Waters: 14" fork length minimum, bag limit of 5. Season open year round.
Federal waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Federal waters
- Gulf federal waters north of Cape Sable: Open year-round, 14-inch minimum size limit, 5-fish/person recreational bag limit.
- Atlantic federal waters: Open May 1-Oct. 31 annually. 16-inch minimum size limit, 1-fish/person recreational bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 16"/14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/5
Hogfish
Atlantic State Waters (includes all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable, including the Florida Keys): 16" fork length minimum, bag limit of 1. Season open May 1 - Oct 31. Gulf State Waters: 14" fork length minimum, bag limit of 5. Season open year round.
Federal waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Federal waters
- Gulf federal waters north of Cape Sable: Open year-round, 14-inch minimum size limit, 5-fish/person recreational bag limit.
- Atlantic federal waters: Open May 1-Oct. 31 annually. 16-inch minimum size limit, 1-fish/person recreational bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
5 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
5 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Hogfish
Size Limit - 14" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Hogfish
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2/3
King Mackerel
Atlantic (excluding Monroe) bag limit of 2, Gulf (including Monroe) bag limit of 3. Bag limit reduced to 1 on some state waters when federal waters are closed to all harvest.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 2/3
King Mackerel
Atlantic (excluding Monroe) bag limit of 2, Gulf (including Monroe) bag limit of 3. Bag limit reduced to 1 on some state waters when federal waters are closed to all harvest.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Bag and Possession Limit
3 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
3 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Bag and Possession Limit
3 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
3 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 24" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 27"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Increased to 3, effective March 16, 2018
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
King Mackerel
Size Limit - 27"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
King Mackerel
Increased to 3, effective March 16, 2018
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10/100 lbs.
Lane Snapper
Atlantic-8" minimum, 10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate. Gulf-8" minimum, 100 lbs. per person, not included within the snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10/100 lbs.
Lane Snapper
Atlantic-8" minimum, 10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate. Gulf-8" minimum, 100 lbs. per person, not included within the snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish and 10 vermilion snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
Season open year round.
20 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
Season open year round.
20 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Lane Snapper
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Lane Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lane Snapper
Size Limit - 8"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Lane Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Largetooth Sawfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Largetooth Sawfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Largetooth Sawfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Largetooth Sawfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 20
Lesser Amberjack
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 20
Lesser Amberjack
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
Bag and Possession Limit
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Five fish per person per day combined total between lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
Season open year round.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lesser Amberjack
Size Limit - 14" fork length-22" fork length
Daily Bag - 5
Lesser Amberjack
Season open year round.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
5-fish combined total with Lesser Amberjack and Banded Rudderfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lionfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Lionfish
No license required to harvest by dip net, pole spear, Hawaiian sling. Divers are encouraged to safely remove lionfish whenever they are found.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Lionfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Lionfish
No license required to harvest by dip net, pole spear, Hawaiian sling. Divers are encouraged to safely remove lionfish whenever they are found.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Longbill Spearfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Longbill Spearfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Longbill Spearfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Longbill Spearfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Longbill Spearfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Longbill Spearfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Longbill Spearfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Longbill Spearfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Mahogany Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Mahogany Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Mahogany Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Mahogany Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Mahogany Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Mahogany Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Mahogany Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mahogany Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Mahogany Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Misty Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Misty Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Misty Grouper
No bag or possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Misty Grouper
No bag or possession limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Misty Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Misty Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Misty Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
5 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
5 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
5 per person per day within the 5 snapper aggregate; the 5 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
5 per person per day within the 5 snapper aggregate; the 5 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
Season open year round.
5 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
5 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Mutton Snapper
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Mutton Snapper
Season open year round.
5 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
5 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Bag and Possession Limit
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Bag and Possession Limit
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Take of these species is prohibited.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Catch and release only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Catch and release only.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Nassau Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Nassau Grouper
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Permit
Size Limit - 22"/11"-No limit/22"
Daily Bag - 1/2
Permit
Special Permit Zone (SPZ)-1 per person per day, not to exceed 2 per vessel per day, 22" fork length minimum, season closed April 1 - July 31. For map of SPZ, please see: MyFWC.com.
All Other Areas-2 per person per day, 11"-22" slot limit. May possess 1 over 22" fork length outside the SPZ, not to exceed 2 over 22" fork length per vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
All Other Areas-2 per person per day, 11"-22" slot limit. May possess 1 over 22" fork length outside the SPZ, not to exceed 2 over 22" fork length per vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Permit
Size Limit - 22"/11"-No limit/22"
Daily Bag - 1/2
Permit
Special Permit Zone (SPZ)-1 per person per day, not to exceed 2 per vessel per day, 22" fork length minimum, season closed April 1 - July 31. For map of SPZ, please see: MyFWC.com.
All Other Areas-2 per person per day, 11"-22" slot limit. May possess 1 over 22" fork length outside the SPZ, not to exceed 2 over 22" fork length per vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
All Other Areas-2 per person per day, 11"-22" slot limit. May possess 1 over 22" fork length outside the SPZ, not to exceed 2 over 22" fork length per vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Queen Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Queen Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Red Drum
Illegal to harvest or possess in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Red Drum
Illegal to harvest or possess in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Red Drum
Illegal to harvest or possess in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-27"
Daily Bag - 1/2
Red Drum
2 per person per day in NE, and 1 per person per day in the NW and S zones. See map at MyFWC.com. Off the water possession limit of 6 fish.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-27"
Daily Bag - 1/2
Red Drum
2 per person per day in NE, and 1 per person per day in the NW and S zones. See map at MyFWC.com. Off the water possession limit of 6 fish.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-27"
Daily Bag - 1/2
Red Drum
2 per person per day in NE, and 1 per person per day in the NW and S zones. See map at MyFWC.com. Off the water possession limit of 6 fish.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Gigging, spearing, snatching prohibited. Harvest in Federal waters prohibited. Catch and release only in SW region. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-26"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
3 per person, 1 oversized.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-26"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
3 per person, 1 oversized.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-26"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
3 per person, 1 oversized.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-30"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
Recreational fishermen may retain only one red drum over 30 inches.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-30"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
Recreational fishermen may retain only one red drum over 30 inches.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 18"-30"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
Recreational fishermen may retain only one red drum over 30 inches.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 20"-28"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 20"-28"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 20"-28"
Daily Bag - 3
Red Drum
During a license year, one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Red Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
- Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit of red drum on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit of red drum in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours.
- Take or possession of red drum in federal waters is prohibited.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Red Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
- Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit of red drum on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit of red drum in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours.
- Take or possession of red drum in federal waters is prohibited.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Drum
Size Limit - 16"-27"
Daily Bag - 5
Red Drum
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Five per person per day
- No more than one over 27-inch maximum total length
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
- Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit of red drum on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit of red drum in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours.
- Take or possession of red drum in federal waters is prohibited.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Size Limit
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two red grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two red grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Size Limit
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two red grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two red grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
2 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/2
Red Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Feb 1 - March 31 "The Edges" closed Jan 1 - April 31. Gulf-3 per person in 3 grouper aggregate, 20" minimum, season open May 1 - Dec 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/2
Red Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Feb 1 - March 31 "The Edges" closed Jan 1 - April 31. Gulf-3 per person in 3 grouper aggregate, 20" minimum, season open May 1 - Dec 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Red Hind Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Red Hind Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Hind Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Hind Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Red Hind Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Red Hind Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Red Hind Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Red Hind Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Porgy
Size Limit - 14"/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/100 lbs.
Red Porgy
Atlantic May 1-June 30 - 1 per person, 14" minimum. Gulf no Season.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Porgy
Size Limit - 14"/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/100 lbs.
Red Porgy
Atlantic May 1-June 30 - 1 per person, 14" minimum. Gulf no Season.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
2 daily per person. See Federal rules for season in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
2 daily per person. See Federal rules for season in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
Private recreational vessel anglers (including state-licensed only for-hire vessel anglers) Dates: Open May 26, 2023. The season will consist of four-day weekends, (Friday-Monday) from Friday, May 26, 2023 and will close at 11:59pm on Monday September 4, 2023 Weekends are defined as 12:01 a.m. Friday through 11:59 p.m. Monday. Size and Bag Limit: 16-inch total length; 2 per person, per day
Federally-permitted for-hire vessel anglers
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Federally-permitted for-hire vessel anglers
- Dates: 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 1, 2023, and will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 25, 2023.
- Size and Bag Limit: 16-inch total length; 2 per person, per day
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
Private recreational vessel anglers (including state-licensed only for-hire vessel anglers) Dates: Open May 26, 2023. The season will consist of four-day weekends, (Friday-Monday) from Friday, May 26, 2023 and will close at 11:59pm on Monday September 4, 2023 Weekends are defined as 12:01 a.m. Friday through 11:59 p.m. Monday. Size and Bag Limit: 16-inch total length; 2 per person, per day
Federally-permitted for-hire vessel anglers
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Federally-permitted for-hire vessel anglers
- Dates: 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 1, 2023, and will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 25, 2023.
- Size and Bag Limit: 16-inch total length; 2 per person, per day
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
The 2024 season for federally will be closed Jan 1 2024 - May 31 2024and open begin at 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 8, 2024 - and will close December 31 2024.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
The 2024 season for federally will be closed Jan 1 2024 - May 31 2024and open begin at 12:01 a.m., local time, on June 8, 2024 - and will close December 31 2024.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 20"/16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
2020 Atlantic Daily Bag Limit
2020 Atlantic Open Season
2024 Gulf Open Season
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- State: 20" minimum, 2 per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate
- Federal: 20" minimum, 1 per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate
2020 Atlantic Open Season
- State: Open year-round
- Federal: To be determined
- 16" minimum, 2 per person (included in the 10 per harvester per day state snapper aggregate bag limit)
- Charter captain and crew: zero
2024 Gulf Open Season
- 2024 season in Gulf state and federal waters for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels and state for-hire operations: (TBD).
- 2024 season for federally-permitted for-hire operations: (TBD).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 20"/16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Red Snapper
2020 Atlantic Daily Bag Limit
2020 Atlantic Open Season
2024 Gulf Open Season
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- State: 20" minimum, 2 per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate
- Federal: 20" minimum, 1 per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate
2020 Atlantic Open Season
- State: Open year-round
- Federal: To be determined
- 16" minimum, 2 per person (included in the 10 per harvester per day state snapper aggregate bag limit)
- Charter captain and crew: zero
2024 Gulf Open Season
- 2024 season in Gulf state and federal waters for anglers fishing from private recreational vessels and state for-hire operations: (TBD).
- 2024 season for federally-permitted for-hire operations: (TBD).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"/15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2/4
Red Snapper
The private recreational angler red snapper season opens Monday, June 1, 2024 and closes 11:59 pm September 1 2024. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"/15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2/4
Red Snapper
The private recreational angler red snapper season opens Monday, June 1, 2024 and closes 11:59 pm September 1 2024. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters. Red snapper may be taken using pole and line, but it is unlawful to use any kind of hook other than a circle hook when using natural bait.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Four per person per day.
Season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2024 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 26 in both state and federal waters. The season will run 7 days a week with a bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total length minimum size limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana's annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. Our goal is to ensure there is enough allocation through at least the Labor Day weekend.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Four per person per day.
Season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2024 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 26 in both state and federal waters. The season will run 7 days a week with a bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total length minimum size limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana's annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. Our goal is to ensure there is enough allocation through at least the Labor Day weekend.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Red Snapper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Red Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Four per person per day.
Season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2024 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 26 in both state and federal waters. The season will run 7 days a week with a bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total length minimum size limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana's annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. Our goal is to ensure there is enough allocation through at least the Labor Day weekend.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Four per person per day.
Season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2024 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 26 in both state and federal waters. The season will run 7 days a week with a bag limit of four fish per person and a 16-inch total length minimum size limit. The season will remain open until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana's annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds. Our goal is to ensure there is enough allocation through at least the Labor Day weekend.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Rock Hind Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Rock Hind Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Rock Hind Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Rock Hind Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Rock Hind Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit
Rock Hind Grouper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Rock Hind Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Rock Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Rock Hind Grouper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Roundscale Spearfish
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Roundscale Spearfish
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Roundscale Spearfish
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Roundscale Spearfish
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sailfish
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sailfish
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Bag and Possession Limit
None, 63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of sailfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
None, 63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of sailfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Bag and Possession Limit
None, 63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of sailfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
None, 63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of sailfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 63" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 84"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sailfish
Size Limit - 84"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Sailfish
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 20"/16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Scamp Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 16" minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 20"/16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Scamp Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 16" minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit
16 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
16 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit
16 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
16 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Four grouper per person per day in aggregate; the four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black, red, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Scamp Grouper
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Scamp Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Schoolmaster Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Schoolmaster Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Schoolmaster Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Schoolmaster Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Schoolmaster Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Schoolmaster Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Schoolmaster Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Schoolmaster Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Schoolmaster Snapper
Not federally managed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited Sharks
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- Atlantic angel, sand tiger, dusky, bigeye sand tiger, sixgill, largetooth sawfish, bigeye thresher, smalltooth sawfish, narrowtooth, Caribbean reef, white*, Caribbean sharpnose, basking, sevengill, Galapagos, bigeye sixgill, smalltail, longfin mako, bignose, whale, and night sharks
- *A person may fish for but not retain white shark with rod and reel only under a catch and release program, provided the person releases and returns such fish to the sea immediately with a minimum of injury.
- Recreational harvest of sandbar and silky sharks (ridgeback sharks) is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited Sharks
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- Atlantic angel, sand tiger, dusky, bigeye sand tiger, sixgill, largetooth sawfish, bigeye thresher, smalltooth sawfish, narrowtooth, Caribbean reef, white*, Caribbean sharpnose, basking, sevengill, Galapagos, bigeye sixgill, smalltail, longfin mako, bignose, whale, and night sharks
- *A person may fish for but not retain white shark with rod and reel only under a catch and release program, provided the person releases and returns such fish to the sea immediately with a minimum of injury.
- Recreational harvest of sandbar and silky sharks (ridgeback sharks) is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited sharks include: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, White.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited sharks include: Atlantic angel, Basking, Bigeye sand tiger, Bigeye sixgill, Bigeye thresher, Bignose, Caribbean reef, Caribbean sharpnose, Dusky, Galapagos, Longfin mako, Narrowtooth, Night, Sandbar, Sand tiger, Sevengill, Silky, Sixgill, Smalltail, Whale, White.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited Species, including prohibited sharks: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta Sandbar Shark (unless the fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
Prohibited Species, including prohibited sharks: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta Sandbar Shark (unless the fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
See below for list of prohibited sharks.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Prohibited)
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Sharks (Prohibited)
See below for list of prohibited sharks.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - 54" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sharks (Regulated)
Bag and Possession Limit
One per vessel per trip in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip; no silky or sandbar sharks; no prohibited species
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per vessel per trip in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip; no silky or sandbar sharks; no prohibited species
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
- Small coastal sharks: Atlantic sharpnose, bonnethead, blacknose, and finetooth sharks
- Large coastal sharks: blacktip, nurse, smooth hammerhead, bull, sandbar*, spinner, great hammerhead, scalloped hammerhead, tiger, lemon, and silky* sharks
- Pelagic sharks: blue, porbeagle, thresher, oceanic whitetip, and shortfin mako sharks
- *Recreational harvest of sandbar and silky sharks (ridgeback sharks) is prohibited
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - 54" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sharks (Regulated)
Bag and Possession Limit
One per vessel per trip in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip; no silky or sandbar sharks; no prohibited species
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
One per vessel per trip in aggregate; no one may possess any shark in excess of the bag limit at any time, regardless of the number of trips or duration of a trip; no silky or sandbar sharks; no prohibited species
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
- Small coastal sharks: Atlantic sharpnose, bonnethead, blacknose, and finetooth sharks
- Large coastal sharks: blacktip, nurse, smooth hammerhead, bull, sandbar*, spinner, great hammerhead, scalloped hammerhead, tiger, lemon, and silky* sharks
- Pelagic sharks: blue, porbeagle, thresher, oceanic whitetip, and shortfin mako sharks
- *Recreational harvest of sandbar and silky sharks (ridgeback sharks) is prohibited
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - None/54"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sharks (Regulated)
1 per harvester or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less.
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - None/54"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Sharks (Regulated)
1 per harvester or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less.
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Regulated Sharks
1 per person or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less. Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Blacknose, Finetooth, Blacktip, Smooth Dogfish, and Florida Smoothhound sharks--no length limit. Bull, Nurse, Common Thresher, and Spinner sharks must be at least 54" fork length. Mako sharks must be at least 83" fork length.
The retainable sharks are managed as a group for bag limit purposes. In other words, you can only harvest one shark per day and the shark that you harvest must be one of the retainable species. Hook and line gear only. Effective July 1, 2019. New shoreline shark fishing permit and new gear/handling requirements, see MyFWC.com
Prohibited Sharks:
Atlantic Angel Shark, Basking Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Dusky Shark, Galapagos Shark, Lemon Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Silky Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sandbar Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Smalltail Shark, Spiny Dogfish, Whale Shark, White Shark, Tiger Shark, Greater, Scalloped and Smooth Hammerhead Shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per person/day
Sharks (Regulated)
Allowed Species, Size Limit, Daily Limit
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Atlantic Sharpnose,none,1 per person per day
- Bonnethead,none,1 per person per day
- Great Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Smooth Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Scalloped Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Shortfin Mako Shark (Male),71" min FL,1 per person per day
- Shortfin Mako Shark (Female),83" min. FL,1 per person per day
- All Other Shark Species,54" min. FL,1 per person per day
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per person/day
Sharks (Regulated)
Allowed Species, Size Limit, Daily Limit
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Atlantic Sharpnose,none,1 per person per day
- Bonnethead,none,1 per person per day
- Great Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Smooth Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Scalloped Hammerhead,78" min. FL,1 per person per day
- Shortfin Mako Shark (Male),71" min FL,1 per person per day
- Shortfin Mako Shark (Female),83" min. FL,1 per person per day
- All Other Shark Species,54" min. FL,1 per person per day
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - 25"/37"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/3/4
Sharks (Regulated)
See below for bag and size limits based on type of shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - 25"/37"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/3/4
Sharks (Regulated)
See below for bag and size limits based on type of shark.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
LARGE COASTAL SHARKS
sandbar*
blacktip
dusky*
spinner
silky*
bull
bignose*
narrowtooth*
Galapagos*
night*
Caribbean reef*
tiger
lemon
sand tiger*
bigeye sand tiger*
nurse
scalloped hammerhead
great hammerhead
smooth hammerhead
whale*
basking*
white*
SMALL COASTAL SHARKS
Atlantic sharpnose
Caribbean sharpnose*
finetooth
blacknose
smalltail*
bonnethead
Atlantic angel*
PELAGIC SHARKS
shortfin mako
longfin mako*
porbeagle
thresher
bigeye thresher*
blue
oceanic whitetip
sevengill*
sixgill*
bigeye sixgill*
*Possession of these species is prohibited.
RECREATIONAL SHARK LIMITS
Recreational fishermen may possess no more than one (1) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per person and no more than three (3) of the large coastal and pelagic shark species per vessel. The minimum size limit for large coastal sharks is 37 inches total length. Of the small coastal shark species group, recreational fishermen may possess four (4) sharks per person per day.
The minimum size limit for small coastal sharks is 25 inches total length.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - Various
Sharks (Regulated)
Season open year round.
Atlantic sharpnose and Bonnethead, no minimum, 1 per person, Smoothhound Sharks, no mininum, no bag limit, Hammerheads (Great, Smooth, and Scalloped) 78" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, Shortfin mako, 83" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, All other shark allowed sharks, 54" minimum, 1 per vessel. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic sharpnose and Bonnethead, no minimum, 1 per person, Smoothhound Sharks, no mininum, no bag limit, Hammerheads (Great, Smooth, and Scalloped) 78" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, Shortfin mako, 83" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, All other shark allowed sharks, 54" minimum, 1 per vessel. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sharks (Regulated)
Size Limit - Various-No limit
Daily Bag - Various
Sharks (Regulated)
Season open year round.
Atlantic sharpnose and Bonnethead, no minimum, 1 per person, Smoothhound Sharks, no mininum, no bag limit, Hammerheads (Great, Smooth, and Scalloped) 78" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, Shortfin mako, 83" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, All other shark allowed sharks, 54" minimum, 1 per vessel. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Atlantic sharpnose and Bonnethead, no minimum, 1 per person, Smoothhound Sharks, no mininum, no bag limit, Hammerheads (Great, Smooth, and Scalloped) 78" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, Shortfin mako, 83" minimum fork length, 1 per vessel, All other shark allowed sharks, 54" minimum, 1 per vessel. For example, if there are 3 passengers on a trip, the vessel may retain up to 3 Atlantic sharpnose, 3 bonnethead, and 1 hammerhead or other shark (7 sharks total). Any number of smoothhound sharks may also be retained. If a hammerhead shark is retained, no tunas, billfish, or swordfish may be retained.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Sheepshead
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Sheepshead
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Sheepshead
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Sheepshead
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Sheepshead
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Sheepshead
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 8
Sheepshead
Snatching prohibited. Vessel limit of 50 fish during March and April.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 8
Sheepshead
Snatching prohibited. Vessel limit of 50 fish during March and April.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Sheepshead
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 8
Sheepshead
Snatching prohibited. Vessel limit of 50 fish during March and April.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silk Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Silk Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silver Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 50
Silver Mullet
50 per person per day in aggregate with striped and silver mullet. 100 per vessel in aggregate Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 50 per vessel in aggregate Sept. 1 - Jan. 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silver Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 50
Silver Mullet
50 per person per day in aggregate with striped and silver mullet. 100 per vessel in aggregate Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 50 per vessel in aggregate Sept. 1 - Jan. 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Silver Mullet
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit*
Silver Mullet
Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Silver Mullet
Size Limit - No Limit-No Limit
Daily Bag - No Limit*
Silver Mullet
Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Skipjack Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Skipjack Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Skipjack Tuna
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Skipjack Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Smalltooth Sawfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Smalltooth Sawfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Smalltooth Sawfish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Smalltooth Sawfish
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snook
Size Limit - 24"-28"
Daily Bag - 1
Snook
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snook
Size Limit - 24"-28"
Daily Bag - 1
Snook
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snook
Size Limit - 28"-32"/33"
Daily Bag - 1
Snook
PH, BB, TB, and SB management regions are open Mar.-April and Sept.-Nov. CH and SW management regions are open March-April and Oct.-Nov. SE, IRL, and NE management regions are open Feb.-May and Sept.-Dec. 14. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snook
Size Limit - 28"-32"/33"
Daily Bag - 1
Snook
PH, BB, TB, and SB management regions are open Mar.-April and Sept.-Nov. CH and SW management regions are open March-April and Oct.-Nov. SE, IRL, and NE management regions are open Feb.-May and Sept.-Dec. 14. See MyFWC.com for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/4
Snowy Grouper
Atlantic-1 per person in aggregate, no minimum, open year round. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/4
Snowy Grouper
Atlantic-1 per person in aggregate, no minimum, open year round. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Snowy Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Snowy Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Snowy Grouper
Season open year round.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Snowy Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Snowy Grouper
Season open year round.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Bag and Possession Limit
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Bag and Possession Limit
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Southern Flounder
Bag and Possession Limit
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters, except October 15-November 30
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
Closed season for flounder is November 1 through November 30 for both recreational and commercial anglers
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
Closed season for flounder is November 1 through November 30 for both recreational and commercial anglers
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
Closed season for flounder is November 1 through November 30 for both recreational and commercial anglers
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
May be harvested by spearing. Snatching is prohibited. Closed from Oct 15 - Nov 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
May be harvested by spearing. Snatching is prohibited. Closed from Oct 15 - Nov 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Southern Flounder
May be harvested by spearing. Snatching is prohibited. Closed from Oct 15 - Nov 30
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/0
Southern Flounder
Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1- Dec. 14 (fishery closed; bag limit=0). Possession limit is equal to the daily bag.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/0
Southern Flounder
Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1- Dec. 14 (fishery closed; bag limit=0). Possession limit is equal to the daily bag.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Southern Flounder
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/0
Southern Flounder
Daily bag is 5 fish except from Nov. 1- Dec. 14 (fishery closed; bag limit=0). Possession limit is equal to the daily bag.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Bag and Possession Limit
15 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
15 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Bag and Possession Limit
15 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
15 per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 12" fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - 14"-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spanish Mackerel
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Spanish Mackerel
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
Atlantic and Gulf-1 per vessel per day of each species, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
Atlantic and Gulf-1 per vessel per day of each species, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
Season open year round.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Hind Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Speckled Hind Grouper
Season open year round.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 13"-20"*
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Bag and Possession Limit
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 13"-20"*
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Bag and Possession Limit
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 13"-20"*
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Bag and Possession Limit
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
15 per person per day with no more than two over 20 inches total length. Season
Open year-round in state waters
Notes
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two-day's bag limit on land; however, no person may possess more than the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period longer than 25 hours. Refer to state regulations for more information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-No limit
Daily Bag - 15
Speckled Trout
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-20"
Daily Bag - 3
Speckled Trout
One oversized trout greater than 30 inches allowed as part of daily bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-20"
Daily Bag - 3
Speckled Trout
One oversized trout greater than 30 inches allowed as part of daily bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-20"
Daily Bag - 3
Speckled Trout
One oversized trout greater than 30 inches allowed as part of daily bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-22"
Daily Bag - 6
Speckled Trout
6 per person, per day with one over 22 inches total length allowed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-22"
Daily Bag - 6
Speckled Trout
6 per person, per day with one over 22 inches total length allowed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-22"
Daily Bag - 6
Speckled Trout
6 per person, per day with one over 22 inches total length allowed.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-19"
Daily Bag - Various
Speckled Trout
Size Limits
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
Closed Season
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Not less than 15" or more than 19"
- May not possess more than 1 over 19" per vessel
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
- 3 per harvester per day W.P. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day B.B. Zone
- 3 per harvester per day S. Zone
- 2 per harvester per day C.E. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day N.E Zone
Closed Season
- Feb. W.P. Zone
- Nov. - Dec. C.E. Zone
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-19"
Daily Bag - Various
Speckled Trout
Size Limits
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
Closed Season
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Not less than 15" or more than 19"
- May not possess more than 1 over 19" per vessel
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
- 3 per harvester per day W.P. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day B.B. Zone
- 3 per harvester per day S. Zone
- 2 per harvester per day C.E. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day N.E Zone
Closed Season
- Feb. W.P. Zone
- Nov. - Dec. C.E. Zone
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Speckled Trout
Size Limit - 15"-19"
Daily Bag - Various
Speckled Trout
Size Limits
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
Closed Season
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- Not less than 15" or more than 19"
- May not possess more than 1 over 19" per vessel
Daily Recreational Bag Limit
- 3 per harvester per day W.P. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day B.B. Zone
- 3 per harvester per day S. Zone
- 2 per harvester per day C.E. Zone
- 5 per harvester per day N.E Zone
Closed Season
- Feb. W.P. Zone
- Nov. - Dec. C.E. Zone
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Spotted Eagle Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Spotted Eagle Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Spotted Eagle Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Spotted Eagle Ray
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 0
Spotted Eagle Ray
Harvest and possession is prohibited.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped Bass
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Striped Bass
Only 2 striped bass are allowed with MRD jurisdiction.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped Bass
Size Limit - 16"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Striped Bass
Only 2 striped bass are allowed with MRD jurisdiction.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped Bass
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Striped Bass
Striped, its hybrids and subspecies.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped Bass
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Striped Bass
Striped, its hybrids and subspecies.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 100 lbs. daily
Striped (Black) Mullet
Bag and Possession Limit
100 pounds per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
100 pounds per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 100 lbs. daily
Striped (Black) Mullet
Bag and Possession Limit
100 pounds per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
100 pounds per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 50
Striped (Black) Mullet
50 per person per day in aggregate with striped and silver mullet. 100 per vessel in aggregate Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 50 per vessel in aggregate Sept. 1 - Jan. 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 50
Striped (Black) Mullet
50 per person per day in aggregate with striped and silver mullet. 100 per vessel in aggregate Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 50 per vessel in aggregate Sept. 1 - Jan. 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-12"
Daily Bag - No limit
Striped (Black) Mullet
All species, their hybrids and subspecies. May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Striped (Black) Mullet
Size Limit - No limit-12"
Daily Bag - No limit
Striped (Black) Mullet
All species, their hybrids and subspecies. May not take from public waters, or possess on board a boat, mullet over 12 inches during October, November, December, and January. No limits apply during other months.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 47" lower jaw to tail-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Swordfish
If head removed, 25" minimum from Cleithrum to Caudal Keel. Season open year round.
1 per person; max 4 per vessel (6 per vessel for charter boats; 15 per vessel for headboats).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person; max 4 per vessel (6 per vessel for charter boats; 15 per vessel for headboats).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 47" lower jaw to tail-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Swordfish
If head removed, 25" minimum from Cleithrum to Caudal Keel. Season open year round.
1 per person; max 4 per vessel (6 per vessel for charter boats; 15 per vessel for headboats).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per person; max 4 per vessel (6 per vessel for charter boats; 15 per vessel for headboats).
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 47"/25"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/person,4/vessel
Swordfish
1 per person. 47" lower jaw fork length with head attached, or 25" cleithrum to keel length if head removed. Not more than 4 per vessel per trip (recreational) or 15 per for-hire vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew of for-hire vessels. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528. HMS permit required in federal waters. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew of for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 47"/25"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/person,4/vessel
Swordfish
1 per person. 47" lower jaw fork length with head attached, or 25" cleithrum to keel length if head removed. Not more than 4 per vessel per trip (recreational) or 15 per for-hire vessel per day. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew of for-hire vessels. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528. HMS permit required in federal waters. Zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew of for-hire vessels.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 29"/33lbs.-No limit
Daily Bag - 5 per vessel
Swordfish
Size Limit
29 inches minimum carcass length or 33 pounds minimum dressed weight
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of swordfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
29 inches minimum carcass length or 33 pounds minimum dressed weight
Bag and Possession Limit
- No more than five per vessel per trip
- Swordfish taken under a recreational bag limit shall not be sold, purchased, exchanged, bartered, or attempted to be sold, purchased, exchanged or bartered.
- No person aboard any vessel shall transfer or cause the transfer of swordfish between vessels in state or federal waters.
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of swordfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Swordfish
Size Limit - 29"/33lbs.-No limit
Daily Bag - 5 per vessel
Swordfish
Size Limit
29 inches minimum carcass length or 33 pounds minimum dressed weight
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of swordfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
29 inches minimum carcass length or 33 pounds minimum dressed weight
Bag and Possession Limit
- No more than five per vessel per trip
- Swordfish taken under a recreational bag limit shall not be sold, purchased, exchanged, bartered, or attempted to be sold, purchased, exchanged or bartered.
- No person aboard any vessel shall transfer or cause the transfer of swordfish between vessels in state or federal waters.
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of swordfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Tarpon
Size Limit - 60"-No limit
Daily Bag - $61 each
Tarpon
$61.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon
Size Limit - 60"-No limit
Daily Bag - $61 each
Tarpon
$61.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon
Size Limit - 85"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Tarpon
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon
Size Limit - 85"-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
Tarpon
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/year/$50
Tarpon
1 per person per year. $50 harvest tag required. Vessel limit of one fish. Harvest tag can only be used when fish is retained for potential IFGA record.
Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water during release. Spearing and snatch hooking prohibited. Bottom weighted jigs prohibited in Boca Grande Pass. See: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Tarpon for additional information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water during release. Spearing and snatch hooking prohibited. Bottom weighted jigs prohibited in Boca Grande Pass. See: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Tarpon for additional information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/year/$50
Tarpon
1 per person per year. $50 harvest tag required. Vessel limit of one fish. Harvest tag can only be used when fish is retained for potential IFGA record.
Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water during release. Spearing and snatch hooking prohibited. Bottom weighted jigs prohibited in Boca Grande Pass. See: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Tarpon for additional information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water during release. Spearing and snatch hooking prohibited. Bottom weighted jigs prohibited in Boca Grande Pass. See: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Tarpon for additional information.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tiger Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Tiger Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tiger Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Tiger Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, no minimum, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tilefish
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 20
Tilefish
20 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Tripletail
Hook and line only. No snatch hooks.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Tripletail
Hook and line only. No snatch hooks.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 17"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 17"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Tripletail
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Tripletail
Bag and Possession Limit
5
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
5
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Tripletail
Size Limit - 18"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5
Tripletail
Bag and Possession Limit
5
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
5
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
10 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
10 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, and tilefish.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 20 reef fish aggregate; the 20 reef fish aggregate is vermillion and lane snapper, almaco jack, gray triggerfish, and tilefish. Additional restrictions for the 20 reef fish aggregate:
- No more than one gray triggerfish per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons for other reef fish species within the 20 reef fish aggregate-gray triggerfish is closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Vermilion Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 20-reef fish combined total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 12"/10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/10
Vermilion Snapper
Atlantic-12" minimum, open year-round, 5 per person, zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels. Gulf-10" minimum, open year-round, 10 per person.
Not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 12"/10"-No limit
Daily Bag - 5/10
Vermilion Snapper
Atlantic-12" minimum, open year-round, 5 per person, zero daily bag and possession limit for captain and crew on for-hire vessels. Gulf-10" minimum, open year-round, 10 per person.
Not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Not included within the 10-snapper aggregate bag limit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Vermilion Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Vermilion Snapper
Size Limit - 10"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Vermilion Snapper
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wahoo
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Wahoo
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wahoo
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Wahoo
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wahoo
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Wahoo
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wahoo
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
Wahoo
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
Atlantic and Gulf-1 per vessel per day of each species, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
Atlantic and Gulf-1 per vessel per day of each species, season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
Season open year round.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Warsaw Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1 per vessel
Warsaw Grouper
Season open year round.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
1 per vessel, included in the combined 4-grouper total.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Weakfish
Size Limit - 12"/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/100 lbs.
Weakfish
Weakfish Management Area (WMA) in Nassau County-1 per person, 12" minimum. All other areas-100 lbs. per day, no minimum length. Regulations apply in parts of Nassau County only. Refer to map at: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Weakfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Weakfish
Size Limit - 12"/No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 1/100 lbs.
Weakfish
Weakfish Management Area (WMA) in Nassau County-1 per person, 12" minimum. All other areas-100 lbs. per day, no minimum length. Regulations apply in parts of Nassau County only. Refer to map at: MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Weakfish
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Wenchman Snapper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Wenchman Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
White Marlin
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - 1
White Marlin
Measured tip of lower jaw to fork. All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours 800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. HMS permit required in federal waters.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Size Limit
66 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
66 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Size Limit
66 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
66 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Notes
You must report all recreational landings of marlin to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing at the dock. Report online, via the mobile app, or by calling 800.894.5528
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 66" lower jaw to fork-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Season open year round.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Any billfish retained may be guttted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 86"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
White Marlin
Size Limit - 86"-No limit
Daily Bag - No limit
White Marlin
Highly Migratory Species
All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowedge Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowedge Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowedge Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowedge Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowedge Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowedge Grouper
Season open year round.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowedge Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowedge Grouper
Season open year round.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two yellowfin grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two yellowfin grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 2
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two yellowfin grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
20 inches minimum total length
Bag and Possession Limit
Two yellowfin grouper per person per day within the four grouper aggregate; four grouper per person per day in aggregate. The four grouper aggregate is: speckled hind; black, red, snowy, yellowedge, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and warsaw grouper; gag; and scamp. Additional restrictions for the four grouper aggregate:
- No more than one speckled hind and one warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
- No more than two red grouper and two gag per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
Season
Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary. Note that there are closed seasons for other grouper species within the four grouper aggregate-gag is closed January 1 through June 30 in state waters; black and yellowmouth grouper and scamp are closed February 1 through March 31 in state waters seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) boundary.
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Yellowfin Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season open year round.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Yellowfin Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season open year round.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red and 2 gag grouper may be included in grouper aggregate.)
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowfin Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" CFL-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
27" min curved fork length, 3 per person
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" CFL-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
27" min curved fork length, 3 per person
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
3 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
3 daily per person.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
Three per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
Three per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
Three per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag and Possession Limit
Three per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
TunaAnglers fishing for tunas in Louisiana state or federal are subject to both state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Federal regulations regarding the recreational harvest of tunas change often, especially for bluefin tuna; federal regulations may supersede Louisiana regulations. Prior to fishing for or harvesting tuna, be aware of the most current federal regulations, including size and bag limits and seasons. For updates on tuna quota monitoring and tuna retention limit adjustments, call 888-872-8862.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowfin Tuna
Size Limit - 27" curved fork length-No limit
Daily Bag - 3
Yellowfin Tuna
Season open year round.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Yellowmouth Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season open year round.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - 20"-No limit
Daily Bag - 3/4
Yellowmouth Grouper
Atlantic-3 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season closed Jan 1 - April 30. Gulf-4 per person in aggregate, 20" minimum, season open year round.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowmouth Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowmouth Grouper
4 grouper per person per day in aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowmouth Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowmouth Grouper
Size Limit - No limit-No limit
Daily Bag - 4
Yellowmouth Grouper
Season closed 2/1-3/31, annually, when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
When fishing in state waters off Monroe County in Gulf or Atlantic waters, South Atlantic regulations apply.
4 per person within combined 4-grouper total.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
10 daily per person as part of 10-snapper aggregate.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, schoolmaster, cubera, dog, mahogany, yellowtail, mutton, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
Bag and Possession Limit
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
- 10 per person per day within the 10 snapper aggregate; the 10 snapper aggregate is all snappers (gray, mutton, yellowtail, cubera, queen, blackfin, silk, and wenchman) except red, vermilion, and lane snapper. Additional restrictions for the 10 snapper aggregate:
- No more than five mutton snapper per person per day within the aggregate bag limit.
- A recreational saltwater angler may possess a two-day limit on a charter vessel or headboat on a multi-day trip if the vessel/headboat has two licensed operators as required by the U.S. Coast Guard for trips more than 12 hours, and the angler has in possession a receipt issued on behalf of the vessel verifying the length of the trip.
Season
Open year-round in state waters
Reef Fish Notes
- The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper, greater amberjack, or grouper of any species; their creel limit/bag limit is zero.
- Federally permitted for-hire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in state waters.
You also need permits for certain types of activities.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 16 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, in addition to required licenses. Charter captains must obtain a Charter Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess these species.
- All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
Yellowtail Snapper
Size Limit - 12"-No limit
Daily Bag - 10
Yellowtail Snapper
Season open year round.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.
10 per person within the 10-snapper combined total.
Includes all snappers except red, vermilion, and lane.
Fish Limits
Saltwater Up does its best to keep all fish limits and regulations up to date. However, we are not responsible for any errors, and welcome feedback so that we can address any. Also note that there are numerous additional rules that may apply when fishing, so please refer often to the official state and federal regulations in your area for the most up to date rules and regulations. Please help us and the entire Saltwater Up community by notifying us of any errors you find in the regulations by emailing us at info@saltwaterup.com. We are able to make corrections immediately so that they can be updated to your application when it is re-opened, without having to update the entire application.
Last Updated:Sep 1, 2020.
Highly Migratory Species All owners/operator of vessels recreationally fishing for and/or retaining any Atlantic highly migratory species (tunas, billfishes, swordfish, and sharks) with rod and reel; tunas, sharks, and swordfish with a handline; and free-swimming tunas (except bluefin) with a speargun must have an Atlantic HMS Angling Permit.