Gulf flounderin Florida (Gulf)
Paralichthys albigutta
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for Gulf flounder in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Flounder aggregate.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf flounderThis page. | 14 in TL min | 5 per person (all flounder species combined) | Closed Oct 15-Nov 30 |
| Southern flounderNo eye-ringed spots at all.Tell them apart | 14 in TL min | 5 per person (all flounder species combined) | Closed Oct 15-Nov 30 |
| Summer flounderFive eye-ringed spots in an X.Tell them apart | 14 in TL min | 5 per person (all flounder species combined) | Closed Oct 15-Nov 30 |
How to tell it
Three ocellated (eye-ringed) spots in a triangle — two above, one below the lateral line — on a sandy left-facing flatfish. More on the Gulf flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gulf flounder in other states
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Get the appGulf flounder in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for Gulf flounder in Florida (Gulf)?
14 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many Gulf flounder can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
5 per person (all flounder species combined). It counts toward an aggregate: Flounder aggregate.
When is Gulf flounder season in Florida (Gulf)?
Closed Oct 15-Nov 30. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) Gulf flounder 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.