White margatein Florida (Atlantic)
Haemulon album
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters). Florida (Atlantic) lists no rule of its own for white margate, so the council's rule applies in state waters too.
Listed as 'Margate' (Haemulon album) in SAFMC regulations.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026· checked Open
Florida (Atlantic) state record
19.5 lb, Dry Tortugas, 2011. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Big pale grunt, high back, quiet colors. More on the white margate page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for white margate in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many white margate can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
When is white margate season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record white margate?
19.5 lb, Dry Tortugas (2011).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) white margate rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.