Creole wrassein Florida (Atlantic)
Clepticus parrae
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for creole wrasse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creole wrasseThis page. | No size limit | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Creole fishRed-brown with white spots, a grouper relative.Tell them apart | Not listed by Florida (Atlantic): the default applies (No size limit, 2 fish or 100 lb per person per day, whichever is greater) | ||
How to tell it
Slender purple-blue wrasse with a dark head, schooling in open water off reef walls; yellow on the belly and tail base in some. More on the creole wrasse page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for creole wrasse in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many creole wrasse can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is creole wrasse season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) creole wrasse 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.