STATE
All Florida — State + Federal
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
Blackfin not federally managed under HMS — state rules apply.
pelagic
Blackfin Tuna
Thunnus atlanticus
Stacks on thermocline structure. Look for bird shows on bait.
Preferred water temp70–80°F
Preferred depth80–400 ft
Peak monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun
Holds onhumps, thermoclines, bait schools
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 27, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
Showing 2 of 10 regulations for FL Gulf
STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
2 fish or 100 pounds whichever is more. No HMS permit.
FL Gulf blackfin: 2/day or 100 lbs.