Saltwater
Sheepshead
Gulf state waters
Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.
Season and limits
- Season
- Open all year
- Size
- At least 12 inches total length
- Bag
- 8 a day per person
- Note
- Vessel limit of 50 per trip during March and April
- State regulations extend into federal waters
- Legal gear: hook and line, cast net, seine, spear or gig
- Multiple hooks with natural bait and snatching are prohibited; special rules apply in Biscayne National Park
Source: FWC, Sheepshead · last checked Oct 4, 2026
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