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Schoolmaster Snapper

Lutjanus apodus

Common shallow-reef snapper around mangroves and coral in FL Keys, Bahamas, S FL, S Gulf. Targeted on light tackle. SAFMC/GMFMC-managed in snapper aggregate.

In our regions

Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — Abaco & Andros

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

Showing 2 of 12 regulations for FL Atlantic

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 10 / angler / day
Minimum: 10″ TL (total length)

10" TL min. Within 10-snapper aggregate.

SAFMC snapper-grouper complex.

STATE

FL Atlantic — State waters (0–3 nm)

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 10 / angler / day
Minimum: 10″ TL (total length)

Within 10-snapper aggregate.