King Mackerel regulations

Slow troll live baits or spoons along reefs, wrecks and bait schools in 30 to 120 feet. Spring and fall runs along both coasts.

Applies to: state waters

Species / zone	Season	Size	Bag	Notes
King Mackerel Gulf State Waters and Monroe County	open now Open year-round	24" fork length	3 per harvester	hook and line and spearing only
King Mackerel Atlantic State Waters (excludes Monroe County)	open now Open year-round	24" fork length	2 per harvester	hook and line and spearing only

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel.

Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.

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