Porbeaglein Florida (Atlantic)
Lamna nasus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for porbeagle in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PorbeagleThis page. | 54 in fork length min | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
| Shortfin makoNo white dorsal patch, single keel.Tell them apart | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
How to tell it
Stocky cold-water mako cousin — white patch on the first dorsal's rear tip and a second small tail keel. More on the porbeagle page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for porbeagle in Florida (Atlantic)?
54 in fork length min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many porbeagle can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel. It counts toward an aggregate: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
When is porbeagle season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) porbeagle 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.