reef
Banded Rudderfish
Seriola zonata
Smallest of the FL AJ family. Often mixed with lesser AJ on wrecks; same slot limit. Light tackle fun.
Preferred water temp65–82°F
Preferred depth30–150 ft
Holds onwrecks, reefs, ledges
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
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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