FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
Atlantic bonito is NOT managed under HMS.
Unregulated federally.
pelagic
Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda
Distinct from little tunny. Cool-water pelagic; spring/fall surface-feeding fishery off NC/SC/GA/NE FL. Light-tackle target around inlets and nearshore. Less common but legitimately targeted in mid-Atlantic and northern SE Atlantic.
In our regions
Bahamas — Abaco & AndrosGeorgia CoastNortheast Florida — AtlanticBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaSouth Carolina CoastCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
- Vessel limit
- 10 total / vessel / day
FL: 2/person OR 10/vessel, whichever is greater. No size. No HMS permit required.
Not federally managed under HMS.