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Fishing regulations at Shell Key Bay, 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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Common snook as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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No commercial harvest or sale of snook is permitted.
Regulations apply to state and adjacent Federal Waters. For more information, see MyFWC Snook.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com. Visit their website for more information.
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- Common snook - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ArmaSeddon reported a nice Common snook.
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