FEDERAL
Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
No min size (since 2020-03-30). Descending device required.
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Queen Snapper
Etelis oculatus
Deep-drop snapper (600-1400 ft) from Bahamas through FL Keys to Caribbean. Premier deep-drop target; long red body. Open year-round in FL state and federal waters. Targeted off Keys, Bahamas, and S FL Atlantic deep drops.
In our regions
Bahamas — Abaco & AndrosMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand Bahama
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 Atlantic — State waters (0–3 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
Within 10-snapper aggregate. No min size.