Species guide

Saltwater

Flounder

Gulf state and federal waters

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

Season and limits

Season
Open through Wed, Oct 14; reopens Tue, Dec 1
Open dates
Jan 1–Oct 14Dec 1–31
Size
At least 14 inches total length
Bag
5 a day per person
  • Closed each year Oct. 15 through Nov. 30
  • Covers Gulf, southern, summer and fringed flounder
  • Legal gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net; no multiple hooks with natural bait, no snatching. Special rules in Biscayne National Park

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

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