Gray triggerfishin Florida (Gulf)
Balistes capriscus
Also called Trigger.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for gray triggerfish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Measured as fork length (FL): snout to the fork of the tail.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 9 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 9-mile line, written by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Florida (Gulf) state record
13.25 lb, Pensacola, 2012. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Leathery gray diamond body, trigger-locking first dorsal spine, tiny chisel teeth. More on the gray triggerfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for gray triggerfish in Florida (Gulf)?
15 in fork length min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many gray triggerfish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
1 per person.
When is gray triggerfish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open Mar 1-May 31 and Aug 1-Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record gray triggerfish?
13.25 lb, Pensacola (2012).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) gray triggerfish 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.