Almaco jackin Florida (Gulf)
Seriola rivoliana
Also called Almaco.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Federal rule (Gulf federal waters). Florida (Gulf) lists no rule of its own for almaco jack, so the council's rule applies in state waters too.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: 20-reef-fish aggregate.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026· checked Open
Often mistaken for, and their Florida (Gulf) rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaco jackThis page. | No size limit | Within 20-reef-fish aggregate (20 per person per day) | Open year-round |
| Greater amberjackSlimmer, lower dorsal lobe, stronger amber stripe.Tell them apart | 34 in fork length min | 1 per person | 2026 Gulf season: Sep 1-Oct 13 |
Florida (Gulf) state record
35.56 lb, Destin, 2016. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep body, dramatically tall and curved front dorsal lobe, darker overall than an amberjack. More on the almaco jack page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for almaco jack in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many almaco jack can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
Within 20-reef-fish aggregate (20 per person per day). It counts toward an aggregate: 20-reef-fish aggregate.
When is almaco jack season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record almaco jack?
35.56 lb, Destin (2016).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) almaco jack rule?
Source: NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 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.