Atlantic guitarfishin Florida (Gulf)
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for Atlantic guitarfish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Not on FWC's prohibited list (sawfish, eagle rays, and sturgeon are) — the default unregulated-species limit applies.
FWC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic guitarfishThis page. | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per day | Open year-round |
| Smalltooth sawfishCarries a long toothed saw.Tell them apart | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
| Clearnose skateFull wing disc, translucent snout panes.Tell them apart | Not listed by Florida (Gulf): the default applies (No size limit, 2 fish or 100 lb per person per day, whichever is greater) | ||
How to tell it
Half shark, half ray — a flattened, freckled guitar body that sweeps into a shark's tail. More on the Atlantic guitarfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic guitarfish in other states
In the app
Point the camera at an Atlantic guitarfish in Florida (Gulf) and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the appAtlantic guitarfish in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for Atlantic guitarfish in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic guitarfish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 fish or 100 lb per day.
When is Atlantic guitarfish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) Atlantic guitarfish 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.