FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 1 / angler / day
- Vessel limit
- 2 total / vessel / day
- Minimum
- 36″ FL (fork length)
Federal Gulf: 36" FL min, 1/angler, 2/vessel maximum.
nearshore
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Sight-fishing on cruisers during spring migration.
Preferred water temp68–78°F
Peak monthsApr, May
Holds onbuoys, rays, turtles, wrecks
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 26, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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TX_GULF
Texas — State waters (0–9 nm) · TPWD
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 3 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 37″ TL (total length)
3/person/day, 37" TL min.
Texas Parks & Wildlife.