Silk snapperin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for silk snapper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Snapper aggregate (10).
FWC 2026· checked Open
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.
12 in TL minimum removed in 2020.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Deep-drop rose snapper with a yellow eye. More on the silk snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Get the appSilk snapper in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for silk snapper in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many silk snapper can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate). It counts toward an aggregate: Snapper aggregate (10).
When is silk snapper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) silk 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.