Mahogany snapperin Florida (Gulf)
Lutjanus mahogoni
Also called Ojanco.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for mahogany snapper in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Snapper aggregate (10).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahogany snapperThis page. | 12 in TL min | 10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate) | Open year-round |
| Lane snapperPink-and-yellow striped, blotch sits mostly above the line.Tell them apart | 10 in TL min | 20 per person (not in snapper aggregate) | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Reddish sheen, oversized eye, red-edged tail, and a dark blotch touching the lateral line under the rear dorsal. More on the mahogany snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for mahogany snapper in Florida (Gulf)?
12 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many mahogany snapper can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
10 per person (within 10-snapper aggregate). It counts toward an aggregate: Snapper aggregate (10).
When is mahogany snapper season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) mahogany snapper 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.