FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
Not federally managed.
Unregulated.
pelagic
Rainbow Runner
Elagatis bipinnulata
Pelagic jack of tropical/subtropical waters. Targeted around offshore structure, FADs, and weedlines in FL Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean. Also caught at oil rigs in N Gulf.
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 Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
FL unregulated species default: 2/person OR 100 lbs whichever is more.