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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