Permitin Florida (Atlantic)
Trachinotus falcatus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for permit in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Special Permit Zone (south FL/Keys): 22 in FL min, 1 per person, 2 per vessel, closed Apr 1-Jul 31.
Measured as fork length (FL): snout to the fork of the tail.
FWC 2026· checked Open
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PermitThis page. | 11-22 in fork length slot (outside Special Permit Zone) | 2 per person; 1 may be over 22 in (max 2 over 22 in per vessel) | Open year-round outside SPZ |
| Florida pompanoSmaller, yellower, no dark lobe.Tell them apart | 11 in fork length min | 6 per person | Open year-round |
Florida (Atlantic) state record
56.13 lb, Ft. Lauderdale, 1997. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Pompano's big cousin: taller body, dark dorsal lobe, orange wash near the anal fin. More on the permit page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for permit in Florida (Atlantic)?
11-22 in fork length slot (outside Special Permit Zone). Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many permit can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 per person; 1 may be over 22 in (max 2 over 22 in per vessel).
When is permit season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round outside SPZ.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record permit?
56.13 lb, Ft. Lauderdale (1997).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) permit 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.