Vermilion snapperin Florida (Atlantic)
Rhomboplites aurorubens
Also called Beeliner, B-liner.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for vermilion snapper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion snapperThis page. | 12 in TL min | 5 per person (not in snapper aggregate) | Open year-round |
| Red snapperHeavier head and jaw, angular anal fin.Tell them apart | 20 in TL min | 2 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate) | State waters currently open; federal waters closed |
Florida (Atlantic) state record
6.19 lb, Gulf of Mexico, 2017. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Slender vermilion body, series of short diagonal blue lines on the back, deeply forked tail. More on the vermilion snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Vermilion snapper in other states
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Get the appVermilion snapper in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for vermilion snapper in Florida (Atlantic)?
12 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many vermilion snapper can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
5 per person (not in snapper aggregate).
When is vermilion snapper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record vermilion snapper?
6.19 lb, Gulf of Mexico (2017).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) vermilion snapper 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.