Smooth dogfishin Florida (Gulf)
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The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for smooth dogfish in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
FWC 2026· checked Open
How to tell it
Small gray shark with flat pavement teeth — it gums, not bites. More on the smooth dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for smooth dogfish in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many smooth dogfish can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel. It counts toward an aggregate: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
When is smooth dogfish season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) smooth dogfish 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.