Striped bassin Florida (Gulf)
Morone saxatilis
Also called Striper, Rockfish.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for striped bass in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC freshwater rule that governs coastal rivers; Suwannee River system limited to 3 striped bass at 18 in min.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Striped/white/sunshine bass aggregate (20).
FWC 2026· checked · likelyOpen
Florida (Gulf) state record
43.56 lb, Indian River, 2004. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for striped bass in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit statewide (Suwannee system: 18 in min). Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
20 combined striped/white/sunshine bass, max 6 of 24 in or longer. It counts toward an aggregate: Striped/white/sunshine bass aggregate (20).
When is striped bass season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record striped bass?
43.56 lb, Indian River (2004).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) striped bass 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.