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Fishing regulations at Fivemile 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 Cobia as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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At its May meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved regulation changes for cobia in state waters. Changes effective July 1, 2022, include:
Increasing the minimum size limit from 33 inches to 36 inches fork length for all state waters.
These changes are consistent with pending regulations in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic federal waters. For more info, see MYFWC Cobia.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Ling, Rachycentron canadum
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- Cobia - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @TheCandyMan reported a nice Cobia.
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