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Striped bassin Florida (Atlantic)

Morone saxatilis

Also called Striper, Rockfish.

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

Studio photograph of a Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), side view, on a white background

The rule in Florida (Atlantic)

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

SizeNo size limit statewide (Suwannee system: 18 in min)
Bag20 combined striped/white/sunshine bass, max 6 of 24 in or longer
SeasonOpen year-round

FWC freshwater rule that governs coastal rivers; Suwannee River system limited to 3 striped bass at 18 in min.

Counts toward an aggregate limit: Striped/white/sunshine bass aggregate (20).

FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen

Florida (Atlantic) state record

43.56 lb, Indian River, 2004. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23

How to tell it

7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.

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Striped bass in Florida (Atlantic): the questions

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

No size limit statewide (Suwannee system: 18 in min). Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.

How many striped bass can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?

20 combined striped/white/sunshine bass, max 6 of 24 in or longer. It counts toward an aggregate: Striped/white/sunshine bass aggregate (20).

When is striped bass season in Florida (Atlantic)?

Open year-round.

What is the Florida (Atlantic) record striped bass?

43.56 lb, Indian River (2004).

How current is this Florida (Atlantic) striped bass 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.