Common snookin Florida (Gulf)
Centropomus undecimalis
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for common snook in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Snook permit required; Charlotte Harbor/Southwest zones stay closed through Sep 30.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Florida (Gulf) state record
45.75 lb, Sebastian, 2015. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black lateral line front to tail, protruding lower jaw. More on the common snook page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for common snook in Florida (Gulf)?
28-33 in slot. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many common snook can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
1 per person.
When is common snook season in Florida (Gulf)?
Closed Dec 1-end of Feb and May 1-Aug 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record common snook?
45.75 lb, Sebastian (2015).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) common snook 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.