Red Porgy
Pagrus pagrus
How to tell it
Silvery pink with tiny blue flecks; the 'pink snapper' of party boats.
Rules for
Every state
| State | Size | Bag | Season | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (Atlantic) | 14 in TL min | 1 per person | Open May 1-Jun 30FWC 2026 · checked | Closed |
| Georgia | 14 in total length | 3 per person per day | Open year-roundGA DNR CRD 2026 · checked | Open |
| North CarolinaFederal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) | 14 in total length | 1 per person per day | May 1 – Jun 30; closed Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked | Closed |
| South Carolina | 14 in total length | 1/day | Open year-roundSC DNR 2026 · checked | Open |
Not specifically regulated in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (Gulf), Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia: each state’s rule for unlisted species applies there (on its page).
State records
| State | Weight | When, where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 lb 10.6 oz | 2011 | Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Florida | 6.74 lb | 2025 · Steinhatchee | FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Georgia | 5 lb 6 oz | 1980 | GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Mississippi | 3 lb 11.68 oz | 2007 | MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23 |
| South Carolina | 10 lb 8 oz | 1985 · Murrells Inlet | SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23 |
| Texas | 8.18 lb | 2009 · Gulf of America | TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
On the table
Very good.
In the app
Point the camera at a red porgy 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 red porgy
What is the size limit for red porgy?
It depends on the state. Florida (Atlantic): 14 in TL min; Georgia: 14 in total length; North Carolina: 14 in total length; South Carolina: 14 in total length.
How many red porgy can you keep?
Florida (Atlantic): 1 per person; Georgia: 3 per person per day; North Carolina: 1 per person per day; South Carolina: 1/day.
When is red porgy season?
Florida (Atlantic): Open May 1-Jun 30; North Carolina: May 1 – Jun 30; closed Jul 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
What is the record red porgy?
10 lb 8 oz in South Carolina (1985), Murrells Inlet. Other states’ records are in the table.