Cownose rayin Florida (Atlantic)
Rhinoptera bonasus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for cownose ray in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
SizeNo size limit
Bag2 fish or 100 lb per person (state default)
SeasonOpen year-round
New FWC cownose ray regulations were approved Aug 2026 and are pending — verify current rule.
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
How to tell it
Lobed cow-nose forehead, wings flap like a bird. More on the cownose ray page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for cownose ray in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many cownose ray can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 fish or 100 lb per person (state default).
When is cownose ray season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) cownose ray 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.