Blue marlinin Florida (Gulf)
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The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for blue marlin in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Landings must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours; HMS permit required in federal waters.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Billfish.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Florida (Gulf) state record
1,046 lb, Panama City, 2001. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Cobalt back, lit-up bars, heavy bill; the one that dumps the spool. More on the blue marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for blue marlin in Florida (Gulf)?
99 in lower jaw fork length min.
How many blue marlin can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
1 per person. It counts toward an aggregate: Billfish.
When is blue marlin season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record blue marlin?
1,046 lb, Panama City (2001).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) blue marlin 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.