Sea breamin Florida (Atlantic)
Archosargus rhomboidalis
Also called Western Atlantic seabream.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for sea bream in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Sheepshead rules don't apply to this species — the default limit does.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea breamThis page. | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per day | Open year-round |
| PinfishSlimmer, spot sits right at the shoulder midline.Tell them apart | Not listed by Florida (Atlantic): the default applies (No size limit, 2 fish or 100 lb per person per day, whichever is greater) | ||
| Spottail pinfishSpot on the tail base instead.Tell them apart | Not listed by Florida (Atlantic): the default applies (No size limit, 2 fish or 100 lb per person per day, whichever is greater) | ||
How to tell it
Pinfish-like porgy with gold pinstripes and a dark shoulder spot on a deeper, rounder body. More on the sea bream page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Sea bream in other states
In the app
Point the camera at a sea bream in Florida (Atlantic) and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the appSea bream in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for sea bream in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many sea bream can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
2 fish or 100 lb per day.
When is sea bream season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) sea bream 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.