Lemon sharkin Florida (Gulf)
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The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for lemon shark in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
Florida (Gulf) state record
397.44 lb, Dunedin, 1977. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Two nearly equal dorsals, yellow-brown cast. More on the lemon shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep lemon shark in Florida (Gulf)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Gulf). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record lemon shark?
397.44 lb, Dunedin (1977).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) lemon shark 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.