STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
- Vessel limit
- 10 total / vessel / day
FL: 2/person OR 10/vessel, whichever is greater.
pelagic
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Euthynnus alletteratus
Surface-feeding pelagic targeted by light-tackle and fly anglers from NC south through FL Atlantic and into Gulf. Strong fall fishery off NC/SC; year-round bite throughout SE Atlantic and Gulf. Often called 'false albacore' (albies) or 'bonito' incorrectly in Gulf.
In our regions
South Carolina CoastLouisiana GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)Central/Southeast Florida — AtlanticSouthwest Florida — GulfMississippi GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfGeorgia CoastNortheast Florida — AtlanticTexas GulfAlabama 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
Little tunny NOT regulated under HMS in the Gulf.
Unregulated federally.