Atlantic croakerin Florida (Gulf)
Micropogonias undulatus
Also called Hardhead.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for Atlantic croaker in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Gulf state waters including Monroe County.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Florida (Gulf) state record
4.94 lb, St. Lucie, 2002. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small barbels under the chin, brassy croaking panfish. More on the Atlantic croaker page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for Atlantic croaker in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic croaker can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
100 lb per person.
When is Atlantic croaker season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record Atlantic croaker?
4.94 lb, St. Lucie (2002).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) Atlantic croaker 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.