What to catch in Florida by month

As of / last verified: . Seasons are read from the species pages on this site. Year-specific dates keep the year printed there.

Pick a month for open and closed seasons by coast or region, species that open or close that month, year-round species, and catch-and-release rules. Tarpon and bonefish stay catch-and-release only. A season line that is not a simple range is listed under check dates.

Always confirm current rules at MyFWC.com before you keep a fish.