AL_GULF
Alabama — State waters (0–3 nm) · AL CNR-MRD
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Minimum
- 10″ TL (total length)
Per Gulf federal/state.
Alabama black sea bass: per Gulf federal.
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Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
SE Atlantic structure fish — live bottom + wrecks 60–200 ft. Squid + cut bait on jigs. Federally regulated (SAFMC) with seasonal closures.
Preferred water temp55–75°F
Preferred depth40–350 ft
Holds onlive bottom, wrecks, reefs
In our regions
Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouth Carolina CoastCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticGeorgia CoastNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)Northeast Florida — AtlanticAlabama GulfLouisiana GulfMississippi 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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FEDERAL
Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC
Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 13″ TL (total length)
5/angler/day, 13" TL min. SAFMC South Atlantic stock — season typically open year-round.
SAFMC.
NC_ATLANTIC
North Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · NCDMF
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 13″ TL (total length)
5/angler/day, 13" TL min south of Cape Hatteras (SAFMC zone). North of Hatteras: 15/angler, 12.5" TL (Mid-Atlantic FMC).
NC DMF.
SC_ATLANTIC
South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 13″ TL (total length)
5/angler/day, 13" TL min (SAFMC).
SC DNR.
GA_ATLANTIC
Georgia — State waters (0–3 nm) · GA DNR
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 13″ TL (total length)
5/angler/day, 13" TL min.
Georgia DNR.
STATE
FL Atlantic — State waters (0–3 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 7 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 13″ TL (total length)
FL Atlantic black sea bass: 7/day, 13" TL.
LA_GULF
Louisiana — State waters (0–3 nm) · LDWF
Currently OPENOpen year-round
No state limit.
Louisiana black sea bass: no state limit.
STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Minimum
- 10″ TL (total length)
100 lbs/person.
FL Gulf black sea bass: 100 lbs/person, 10" TL.