Rainbow parrotfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Scarus guacamaia
Also called Rainbow parrot.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for rainbow parrotfish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Marine Life rule: hand-held nets, drop nets, barrier nets, and slurp guns only; 2-day possession limit of 40 (10 per species).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow parrotfishThis page. | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Midnight parrotfishSolid dark blue.Tell them apart | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Blue parrotfishSolid blue, bulging snout.Tell them apart | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
How to tell it
The giant: orange-brown front, green rear and fins, heavy green beak; up to 4 ft. More on the rainbow parrotfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Rainbow parrotfish in other states
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Get the appRainbow parrotfish in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for rainbow parrotfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
12" max (parrotfish).
How many rainbow parrotfish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is rainbow parrotfish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) rainbow parrotfish 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.