African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
How to tell it
Metallic mirror flanks; juveniles trail long threadlike fin streamers.
Rules for
Every state
| State | Size | Bag | Season | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (Atlantic) | 24 in fork length min | 2 per person; 2 per vessel | Open year-roundFWC 2026 · checked | Open |
| Florida (Gulf) | 24 in fork length min | 2 per person; 2 per vessel | Open year-roundFWC 2026 · checked | Open |
Not specifically regulated in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia: each state’s rule for unlisted species applies there (on its page).
State records
| State | Weight | When, where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 39 lb 7 oz | 1989 | Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Florida | 50.5 lb | 1990 · Daytona Beach | FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Georgia | 40 lb 0.48 oz | 2021 | GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23 · GA keeps men's/women's records; heavier taken as overall |
| Louisiana | 40.6 lb | 2003 · S. Timbalier Blk. 139 | LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Mississippi | 36 lb 4 oz | 1997 | MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| North Carolina | 46 lb | 2014 · Off Atlantic Beach | NCDMF State Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-22 |
| South Carolina | 44 lb 3 oz | 2011 · Hilton Head Island | SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Texas | 43.1 lb | 2003 · Gulf of America | TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
On the table
Excellent.
In the app
Point the camera at a african pompano and the name appears before you take the picture, with these rules for the water you’re standing in. No signal needed, and every catch goes in the log.
Get the appQuestions anglers ask about african pompano
What is the size limit for african pompano?
It depends on the state. Florida (Atlantic): 24 in fork length min; Florida (Gulf): 24 in fork length min.
How many african pompano can you keep?
Florida (Atlantic): 2 per person; 2 per vessel; Florida (Gulf): 2 per person; 2 per vessel.
What is the record african pompano?
50.5 lb in Florida (1990), Daytona Beach. Other states’ records are in the table.