Smalltooth sawfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Pristis pectinata
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for smalltooth sawfish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Endangered; state and federal harvest prohibition — release immediately.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smalltooth sawfishThis page. | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
| Atlantic guitarfishNo saw — just the flattened body.Tell them apart | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per day | Open year-round |
How to tell it
A ray wearing a chainsaw — flattened shark-like body led by a long, toothed saw. More on the smalltooth sawfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Smalltooth sawfish in other states
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Can you keep smalltooth sawfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Atlantic). Release it in the water where you can. Endangered; state and federal harvest prohibition — release immediately.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) smalltooth sawfish 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.