African pompanoin Florida (Atlantic)
Alectis ciliaris
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for African pompano in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Measured as fork length (FL): snout to the fork of the tail.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Florida (Atlantic) state record
50.5 lb, Daytona Beach, 1990. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Metallic mirror flanks; juveniles trail long threadlike fin streamers. More on the African pompano page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for African pompano in Florida (Atlantic)?
24 in fork length min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many African pompano can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 per person; 2 per vessel.
When is African pompano season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record African pompano?
50.5 lb, Daytona Beach (1990).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) African pompano rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.