STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Slot
- 14″–22″ FL (fork length)
Slot 14-22" fork, 5/person. Same rules as Atlantic.
reef
Lesser Amberjack
Seriola fasciata
Smaller cousin of greater AJ — different slot limit (14-22 in). Often mixed in on AJ wrecks; release greaters during closure.
Preferred water temp65–85°F
Preferred depth30–130 ft
Holds onwrecks, reefs, ledges
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 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 14″ FL (fork length)
GMFMC: 5/person/day, 14" FL min.