Spotted eagle rayin Florida (Atlantic)
Aetobatus narinari
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for spotted eagle ray in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited species (68B-44).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted eagle rayThis page. | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
| Cownose rayPlain brown with a notched, lobed snout.Tell them apart | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per person (state default) | Open year-round |
How to tell it
White polka-dots on a black back, a protruding duckbill snout, and a very long whip tail; leaps clear of the water. More on the spotted eagle ray page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep spotted eagle ray in Florida (Atlantic)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Atlantic). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited species (68B-44).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) spotted eagle ray 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.