Leatherjackin Florida (Gulf)
Oligoplites saurus
Also called Leatherjacket.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for leatherjack in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
SizeNo size limit
Bag2 fish or 100 lb per day
SeasonOpen year-round
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
How to tell it
Small chrome dart whose low dorsal and anal spines can jab — mildly venomous; skin like kid leather. More on the leatherjack page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Leatherjack in other states
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Get the appLeatherjack in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for leatherjack in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many leatherjack can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 fish or 100 lb per day.
When is leatherjack season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) leatherjack 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.