Saltwater
Permit
all other state and federal waters outside the SPZ
Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.
Season and limits
- Season
- Open all year
- Size
- 11–22 inches fork length (slot)
- Bag
- 2 a day per harvester
- Note
- Slot limit; may keep 1 over 22 inches within the bag limit; no more than 2 over 22 inches per vessel
- State waters: hook and line only; federal waters: hook and line and spearing
- Multiple hooks with natural bait and snatching are prohibited
- Special rules apply in Biscayne National Park
Source: FWC, Pompano, permit and African pompano · last checked Oct 4, 2026
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