Southeast & Treasure Coast: fishing limits, piers and bridges

As of / last verified: October 14, 2026 against official sources · Source: FWC: Spotted Seatrout

Quick answer

Area: Atlantic coast covering FWC's Indian River Lagoon region (29°01.755′N in Volusia County to the Martin–Palm Beach line) and the Southeast region (Martin–Palm Beach line to the Miami-Dade/Monroe line). Limits below are copied from the seatrout, snook, redfish and flounder pages already on this site. Check which FWC region you are in before you keep a fish.
Key limits: See the table below (verified against FWC)
Piers listed: 6
Permits: Saltwater license unless exempt or covered by a pier; snook permit for snook

Southeast & Treasure Coast limits by species

Species	FWC region/zone	Season	Size	Bag / person
Spotted seatrout	Indian River Lagoon	Closed Nov 1–Dec 31	15–19" (no fish over 19")	2
Spotted seatrout	Southeast	Year-round	15–19" (1 over-slot per vessel)	3
Snook	Southeast and Indian River Lagoon	Feb 1–May 31; Sep 1–Dec 14	28–32"	1 (+ snook permit)
Redfish	Southeast	Year-round	18–27"	1 (2 per vessel)
Redfish	Indian River Lagoon	Catch-and-release only	n/a	0
Flounder	Statewide	Closed Oct 15–Nov 30	14" min	5

Piers & bridges in Southeast & Treasure Coast

Sebastian Inlet State Park (jetties)
Melbourne Beach (Brevard/Indian River counties). Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; $8 per vehicle
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Fort Pierce (St. Lucie County). 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year; $6 per vehicle
Jupiter Inlet at DuBois Park
Jupiter (Palm Beach County). Sunrise - Sunset; Not stated
Juno Beach Pier
Juno Beach (Palm Beach County). Juno Beach Park: sunrise - sunset (Palm Beach County). Pier hours are set by the operator, Loggerhead Marinelife Center.; Not stated
Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier
Pompano Beach (Broward County). Sun-Sat, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Yes. The City says a Florida fishing license is not required to fish on the pier.
Lake Worth Beach Pier (William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier)
Lake Worth Beach (Palm Beach County). Not stated by the City; carry a Florida saltwater license unless exempt.; Adult pier fishing pass $3.00-$5.00; children's fishing pass $1.00-$4.00; sightseeing $1.00-$3.00; pier parking pass with pier access $6.00 (4-hour max)

Related rules

Don't get ticketed: checklist

Confirm exactly which FWC region you are in. Boundaries follow specific landmarks and coordinates.
Bring your license unless the pier says it is covered or you are exempt.
Snook: carry the snook permit, even for catch-and-release.
Shore shark fishing (including piers and bridges) needs the free Shore-based Shark Fishing permit.

Permit steps

Buy a saltwater license (unless exempt) at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Add the snook permit if targeting snook.
Check the pier page for hours, fees and closures.

Frequently asked questions

What fishing regions apply in Southeast & Treasure Coast?

Atlantic coast covering FWC's Indian River Lagoon region (29°01.755′N in Volusia County to the Martin–Palm Beach line) and the Southeast region (Martin–Palm Beach line to the Miami-Dade/Monroe line). Limits below are copied from the seatrout, snook, redfish and flounder pages already on this site. Check which FWC region you are in before you keep a fish.

Is flounder season open in Southeast & Treasure Coast?

Flounder is closed statewide every year from October 15 through November 30, and reopens December 1. Minimum size is 14 inches and the bag limit is 5.

Do piers in Southeast & Treasure Coast cover my fishing license?

It depends on the pier. Some include a license in the entry fee and others do not. Each pier page below says what the official operator states.

Official sources

Last verified: October 14, 2026.

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Disclaimer: This page is a plain-English summary for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules, seasons and boundaries can change at short notice, including by emergency order. Always check the current regulations on MyFWC.com before you fish.