Oyster toadfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Opsanus tau
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for oyster 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
How to tell it
Camouflaged grumpy blob with a huge mouth; croaks. More on the oyster toadfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for oyster toadfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many oyster 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 oyster toadfish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) oyster 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.