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Fishing regulations at Lewis Cut, FL
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Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Regulations for top species
Mutton snapper
Bag limit5
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size19" (Total Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Aggregate limit10
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Special gear
Dehooking
Dehooking device use required as needed.
Restrictions & requirements
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Descending Device/Venting Tool
Descending device or venting tool rigged and ready is required when fishing for reef fish, and use such device if releasing a fish that suffers from barotrauma. Get descending device gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: returnemright.org
Required licenses
Additional information
For more information, see MyFWC Biscayne National Park.
Edibility
Synonyms
Common dolphinfish
Bag limit5
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size20" (Fork Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.
Vessel limit30
The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.
Restrictions & requirements
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Keep-Whole
Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore - head and tail must be intact.
Additional information
Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.
Changes Effective May 1:
Recreational daily bag limit = 5 dolphin per person.
Private recreational daily vessel limit = 30 fish per vessel.
Captain and crew bag limits are prohibited statewide.
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Atlantic sailfish
Bag limit1
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
Min size63" (Lower Jaw to Fork Length)
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Lower Jaw to Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the lower jaw to the rear center edge of the tail
Aggregate limit1
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
Required licenses
Additional information
All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours (800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov).
Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water.
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