FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
Not federally managed.
Unregulated.
nearshore
Horse-Eye Jack
Caranx latus
Schooling jack of S FL, Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean. Common around bridges, channels, reefs. Fights hard on light tackle; commonly caught alongside crevalle in tropical waters.
In our regions
Bahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosMiami & Keys — Atlantic side
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 Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
FL unregulated default. CIGUATERA RISK.