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King mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Open all yearOpen all year
- Daily bag3per harvester
- Size limit24 inminimum · fork length
- Possession—Not stated separately
- SeasonOpenAll year
Season
Open all year
Where to find it
- Nearshore Gulf
- Offshore blue water
- Passes and jetties
- Four Mile Creek Landing on Highway 83AStand-alone ramp · Choctawhatchee Bay, LaGrange Bayou, Four Mile Creek · 0.4 mi from the town center
- Henry A. Laird City Park Kayak LaunchHand launch only · Choctawhatchee Bay, LaGrange Bayou, Four Mile Creek · 0.7 mi from the town center
- Marse Landing at Four Mile Creek Park (The Point)Stand-alone ramp · Choctawhatchee Bay, LaGrange Bayou, Four Mile Creek · 0.7 mi from the town center
- Alaqua Creek Park Public Boat LaunchStand-alone ramp · Choctawhatchee Bay, Alaqua Creek · 3.2 mi from the town center
Rules
Season and limits
- Season
- Open all year
- Size
- At least 24 inches fork length
- Bag
- 3 a day per harvester
- Legal gear is hook and line and spearing only
Source: FWC, King mackerel · last checked Oct 6, 2026
How to recognize it
- Iron-gray back and silver sides; adults have no spots.
- The lateral line dips sharply below the second dorsal fin.
Don't confuse with
Our own notes, to help tell them apart.
Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.
Rules last checked Oct 6, 2026. Sources and method
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