Red porgyin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for red porgy in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
FWC 2026· checked Closed
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Florida (Atlantic) state record
6.74 lb, Steinhatchee, 2025. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Silvery pink with tiny blue flecks; the 'pink snapper' of party boats. More on the red porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for red porgy in Florida (Atlantic)?
14 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many red porgy can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 per person.
When is red porgy season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open May 1-Jun 30. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record red porgy?
6.74 lb, Steinhatchee (2025).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) red 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.