Rock beautyin Florida (Gulf)
Holacanthus tricolor
Also called Rock beauty angelfish.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for rock beauty 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
How to tell it
Yellow head and tail with a black body; small, deep-bodied angelfish of reef ledges. More on the rock beauty page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for rock beauty in Florida (Gulf)?
2–5" slot (rock beauty).
How many rock beauty can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
5 per species within 20-organism marine life aggregate.
When is rock beauty season in Florida (Gulf)?
Year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) rock beauty 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.