Gulf toadfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Opsanus beta
Also called Mudfish.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for Gulf toadfish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Toadfish are on FWC's marine life list; must be landed and kept alive.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Marine life aggregate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf toadfishThis page. | No size limit | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Open year-round |
| Oyster toadfishThe Atlantic-side twin — range is the tell.Tell them apart | No size limit | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Camouflage-blotched, frog-mouthed bottom-sitter — the Gulf-side twin of the oyster toadfish. More on the Gulf toadfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gulf toadfish in other states
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Get the appGulf toadfish in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for Gulf toadfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many Gulf toadfish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Marine life aggregate.
When is Gulf toadfish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) Gulf toadfish 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.