Smooth trunkfishin Florida (Atlantic)
Lactophrys triqueter
Also called Trunkfish.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for smooth trunkfish in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Marine Life rule: hand-held nets, drop nets, barrier nets, and slurp guns only; 2-day possession limit of 40 (10 per species).
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
How to tell it
Boxy body with a triangular cross-section, dark with white spots and a pale mid-side blotch; no horns. More on the smooth trunkfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for smooth trunkfish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many smooth trunkfish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is smooth trunkfish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) smooth trunkfish 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.