Rock hindin Florida (Gulf)
Epinephelus adscensionis
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for rock hind in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Gulf 4-grouper aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Open
How to tell it
Olive hind, dark saddles on the back, big blotchy spots. More on the rock hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for rock hind in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many rock hind can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
Up to 4 within 4-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Gulf 4-grouper aggregate.
When is rock hind season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) rock hind 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.