Spotin Florida (Gulf)
Leiostomus xanthurus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for spot in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
SizeNo size limit
Bag100 lb per person
SeasonOpen year-round
Gulf state waters including Monroe County.
FWC 2026· checked Open
How to tell it
Single dark shoulder spot, forked tail, no barbels. More on the spot page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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In the app
Point the camera at a spot in Florida (Gulf) and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the appSpot in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for spot in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many spot can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
100 lb per person.
When is spot season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) spot 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.