Blue angelfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Holacanthus bermudensis
Also called Blue angel.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for blue angelfish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Marine Life rule: hand-held nets, drop nets, barrier nets, and slurp guns only; 2-day possession limit of 40 (10 per species).
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
Often mistaken for, and their Florida (Atlantic) rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue angelfishThis page. | 1¾–8" slot (Holacanthus angelfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Queen angelfishCrown spot, solid yellow tail.Tell them apart | 1¾–8" slot (Holacanthus angelfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
How to tell it
Blue-gray body with yellow fin edges and a yellow tail border; no crown spot on the nape. More on the blue angelfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for blue angelfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
1¾–8" slot (Holacanthus angelfish).
How many blue angelfish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is blue angelfish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) blue angelfish 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.