Blackfin snapperin Florida (Atlantic)
Lutjanus buccanella
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for blackfin snapper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Snapper aggregate (10).
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
12 in TL minimum removed in 2020.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Crimson with a black crescent at the pectoral base. More on the blackfin snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Get the appBlackfin snapper in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for blackfin snapper in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many blackfin snapper can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate). It counts toward an aggregate: Snapper aggregate (10).
When is blackfin snapper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) blackfin snapper 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.