FEDERAL
Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
Not federally managed.
Unregulated.
reef
Bar Jack
Caranx ruber
Most common Caranx in West Indies/Bahamas. Clear shallow-water reef jack; popular light-tackle target on flies/jigs in Bahamas, FL Keys, S FL. SAFMC-managed.
In our regions
Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & Andros
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 Atlantic — State waters (0–3 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
FL unregulated default: 2/person OR 100 lbs whichever is more.