Tripletailin Florida (Gulf)
Lobotes surinamensis
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for tripletail in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Hook and line only.
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
40.81 lb, Ft. Pierce, 1998. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Three rounded 'tails' (dorsal, anal, caudal); floats sideways under anything shady. More on the tripletail page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for tripletail in Florida (Gulf)?
18 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tripletail can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 per person.
When is tripletail season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record tripletail?
40.81 lb, Ft. Pierce (1998).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) tripletail 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.