What's Biting FLPompano regulations
Surf fishing with sand fleas and Fishbites on double drop rigs, or jigging the passes and bridges on the Gulf side in spring.
Applies to: state and federal waters unless noted
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Pompano Statewide | open now Open year-round | 11" fork length | 6 per harvester | Hook and line, cast net and beach or haul seine only Prohibited Gear: harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
| African Pompano Statewide | open now Open year-round | 24" fork length | 2 per harvester | State waters: Hook and line only. Federal waters: Hook and line and spearing. Vessel Limit: No more than 2 per vessel Prohibited Gear: harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
- Pompano Endorsement Zone (PEZ) is a zone created that allows commercial fishermen who hold a pompano endorsement (PE) to use gill nets legally for pompano in federal waters off Florida. This zone is from federal waters lying between 25°09' North Latitude (Cape Sable) and 26°00' North Latitude (Hurricane Pass in Collier County) in the Gulf of America.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29. Review flags: The page lists 'Permit inside the SPZ' and 'Permit, all other state and federal waters outside the SPZ' as separate regulation blocks; species names are taken as written.; The PEZ section appears to describe a commercial endorsement zone and does not contain recreational season/size/bag limits; it is included in general_notes only.
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