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Jolthead porgyin Florida (Atlantic)

Calamus bajonado

Recreational rule, SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, checked Sep 16, 2026. The official rulebook is the final word.

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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)

Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters). Florida (Atlantic) lists no rule of its own for jolthead porgy, so the council's rule applies in state waters too.

WhereSouth Atlantic federal waters
SizeNo size limit
Bag10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-round

Counts toward an aggregate limit: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.

SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026· checked Open

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Big blue-lined porgy with a steep head; bulldozes crabs. More on the jolthead porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.

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Jolthead porgy in Florida (Atlantic): the questions

What is the size limit for jolthead porgy in Florida (Atlantic)?

No size limit.

How many jolthead porgy can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?

10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.

When is jolthead porgy season in Florida (Atlantic)?

Open year-round.

How current is this Florida (Atlantic) jolthead porgy rule?

Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.