Schoolmaster snapperin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for schoolmaster snapper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Snapper aggregate (10).
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
FWC 2026· checked Open
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| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolmaster snapperThis page. | 10 in TL min | 10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate) | Open year-round |
| Dog snapperVisible canines and a pale triangle under the eye.Tell them apart | 12 in TL min | 10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate) | Open year-round |
| Mangrove snapperDarker, no bars, red-brown cast.Tell them apart | 10 in TL min | 5 per person within 10-snapper aggregate | Open year-round |
Florida (Atlantic) state record
3.69 lb, Jupiter, 2024. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Snapper with 8 pale vertical bars, a blue streak under the eye, and every fin yellow. More on the schoolmaster snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for schoolmaster snapper in Florida (Atlantic)?
10 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many schoolmaster snapper can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate). It counts toward an aggregate: Snapper aggregate (10).
When is schoolmaster snapper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record schoolmaster snapper?
3.69 lb, Jupiter (2024).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) schoolmaster snapper 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.