# FL Fish Rules

> Plain-English summaries of Florida saltwater recreational fishing regulations (FWC), species look-alikes, and fishing pier fees, hours and license rules. Independent; not affiliated with FWC. Every figure is checked against official FWC, park, city or county pages. Last verified: October 14, 2026. Always confirm current rules at https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/.

Full text summary: https://flfishrules.com/llms-full.txt

## Rules
- [Spotted seatrout regions 2026](https://flfishrules.com/rules/spotted-seatrout-regions-2026/): 9 regions, 15–19" slot, bag 2–5
- [Snook season: Gulf vs. Atlantic](https://flfishrules.com/rules/snook-season-gulf-vs-atlantic/): Seasons, slots and the Venice line
- [Snook permit for catch-and-release](https://flfishrules.com/rules/snook-permit-catch-and-release/): Yes, you need it: $10/yr
- [Redfish limits by region](https://flfishrules.com/rules/redfish-limits-by-region/): 18–27", 1/day, vessel limits
- [Flounder season & size](https://flfishrules.com/rules/flounder-season-size/): Closed now (Oct 15–Nov 30)
- [Sharks you can keep from shore](https://flfishrules.com/rules/sharks-from-shore-florida/): Species list, permit, gear
- [Is chumming legal?](https://flfishrules.com/rules/chumming-beach-pier-florida/): Banned from the beach for any species
- [Stone crab rules](https://flfishrules.com/rules/stone-crab-rules/): Opens Oct 15: claws 2 7/8", 5 traps
- [Blue crab rules](https://flfishrules.com/rules/blue-crab-rules/): 10 gal/day, trap registration
- [Seniors 65+ & State Reef Fish Angler](https://flfishrules.com/rules/seniors-state-reef-fish-angler/): Free, but required on private boats

## Species look-alikes
- [Permit vs. pompano](https://flfishrules.com/species/permit-vs-pompano/): ID + limits
- [Seatrout vs. weakfish](https://flfishrules.com/species/spotted-seatrout-vs-weakfish/): ID + limits
- [Mutton vs. lane vs. mangrove](https://flfishrules.com/species/mutton-vs-lane-vs-mangrove-snapper/): ID + limits

## Piers & bridges
- [Skyway Fishing Pier State Park](https://flfishrules.com/piers/skyway-fishing-pier/): St. Petersburg / Tampa Bay
- [Venice Fishing Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/venice-fishing-pier/): Venice
- [Fort De Soto Park Gulf & Bay Piers](https://flfishrules.com/piers/fort-de-soto-piers/): Tierra Verde (Pinellas County)
- [Naples Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/naples-pier/): Naples (Collier County)
- [Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/jacksonville-beach-pier/): Jacksonville Beach (Duval County)
- [St. Johns County Ocean Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/st-johns-county-ocean-pier/): St. Augustine Beach (St. Johns County)
- [Navarre Beach Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/navarre-beach-pier/): Navarre Beach (Santa Rosa County)
- [Russell-Fields City Pier](https://flfishrules.com/piers/russell-fields-pier/): Panama City Beach (Bay County)
- [Long Key Viaduct Fishing Bridge](https://flfishrules.com/piers/long-key-viaduct-fishing-bridge/): US-1, MM 63–65.5 (Monroe County)
- [Ohio–Bahia Honda Channel Fishing Bridge](https://flfishrules.com/piers/ohio-bahia-honda-fishing-bridge/): Lower Keys, US-1 (Monroe County)

## Optional
- [Regions](https://flfishrules.com/regions/): FWC management regions and their limits
- [About & disclaimer](https://flfishrules.com/about/)