Species guide

Saltwater

Hogfish

Gulf state waters · Gulf federal waters north of Cape Sable

Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.

Gulf state waters

Season
Open all year
Size
At least 14 inches fork length
Bag
5 a day per harvester
Also needed
State Reef Fish Angler designation (private vessel)
  • Legal gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net
  • Reef fish gear requirements apply

Source: FWC, Hogfish · last checked Oct 4, 2026

Gulf federal waters north of Cape Sable

Season
Open all year
Size
At least 14 inches
Bag
5 a day per person
Also needed
State Reef Fish Angler designation (private vessel)
  • Reef fish gear requirements apply

Source: FWC, Hogfish · last checked Oct 4, 2026

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