Wahooin Florida (Gulf)
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for wahoo in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Often mistaken for, and their Florida (Gulf) rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| WahooThis page. | No size limit | 2 per person | Open year-round |
| King mackerelNo vertical bars; wahoo's bars and longer snout.Tell them apart | 24 in fork length min | 3 per person | Open year-round |
Florida (Gulf) state record
139.56 lb, Marathon, 1960. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Vertical tiger bars that flare after hookup, long beak-like jaw, blade body. More on the wahoo page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Wahoo in other states
In the app
Point the camera at a wahoo in Florida (Gulf) and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the appWahoo in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for wahoo in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many wahoo can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
2 per person.
When is wahoo season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record wahoo?
139.56 lb, Marathon (1960).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) wahoo 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.