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Rules by state · Florida (Atlantic)

Spotin Florida (Atlantic)

Leiostomus xanthurus

Recreational rule, FWC 2026, checked Sep 20, 2026. The official rulebook is the final word.

Studio photograph of a Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), side view, on a white background

The rule in Florida (Atlantic)

Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for spot in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.

SizeNo size limit
Bag50 per person
SeasonOpen year-round

Atlantic state waters excluding Monroe County.

FWC 2026· checked Open

How to tell it

Single dark shoulder spot, forked tail, no barbels. More on the spot page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.

Spot in other states

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Spot in Florida (Atlantic): the questions

What is the size limit for spot in Florida (Atlantic)?

No size limit.

How many spot can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?

50 per person.

When is spot season in Florida (Atlantic)?

Open year-round.

How current is this Florida (Atlantic) spot 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.