Midnight parrotfishin Florida (Gulf)
Scarus coelestinus
Also called Midnight parrot.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for midnight parrotfish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Marine Life rule: hand-held nets, drop nets, barrier nets, and slurp guns only; 2-day possession limit of 40 (10 per species).
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight parrotfishThis page. | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Blue parrotfishLighter blue, humped snout.Tell them apart | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
| Rainbow parrotfishOrange and green.Tell them apart | 12" max (parrotfish) | 5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate | Year-round |
How to tell it
Solid dark indigo with electric-blue patches on the head; a big, heavy-bodied parrotfish. More on the midnight parrotfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Midnight parrotfish in other states
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Get the appMidnight parrotfish in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for midnight parrotfish in Florida (Gulf)?
12" max (parrotfish).
How many midnight parrotfish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is midnight parrotfish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) midnight parrotfish 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.