Bermuda chubin Florida (Gulf)
Kyphosus sectatrix
Also called Chopa.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for Bermuda chub in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda chubThis page. | No size limit | 2 fish or 100 lb per day | Open year-round |
| Atlantic spadefishBold black bars on a disc body.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) | ||
| SheepsheadConvict bars and human-looking teeth.Tell them apart | 12 in TL min | 8 per person | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Gray oval pier bruiser with faint brassy stripes and a small mouth; fights like a fish twice its size. More on the Bermuda chub page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Bermuda chub in other states
In the app
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Get the appBermuda chub in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for Bermuda chub in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many Bermuda chub can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 fish or 100 lb per day.
When is Bermuda chub season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) Bermuda chub 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.