Littlehead porgyin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for littlehead porgy in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
No species-specific rule — Florida's default limit for unregulated species applies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehead porgyThis page. | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per day | Open year-round |
| Knobbed porgyKnob on the nape, rosier.Tell them apart | No size limit | 10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate | Open year-round |
| ScupPlainer, northern.Tell them apart | No size limit | 10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Small silver porgy with wavy blue lines over the cheeks and a steep little forehead. More on the littlehead porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for littlehead porgy in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many littlehead porgy can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 fish or 100 lb per day.
When is littlehead porgy season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) littlehead porgy 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.