Unicorn filefishin Florida (Atlantic)
Aluterus monoceros
Also called Unicorn leatherjacket.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for unicorn filefish 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn filefishThis page. | No size limit | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Gray triggerfishStout, spiny first dorsal locks up.Tell them apart | 12 in fork length min | 10 per person | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Gray-brown filefish with a long rough dorsal spine and a very long, thin rear body; often seen under floating weed. More on the unicorn filefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Unicorn filefish in other states
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Get the appUnicorn filefish in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for unicorn filefish in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many unicorn filefish can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is unicorn filefish season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) unicorn filefish 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.