Spanish Mackerel regulations
Fast retrieved spoons, Gotcha plugs and jigs around bait schools, piers, passes and nearshore reefs.
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Mackerel Statewide | open now Open year-round | 12" fork length | 15 per harvester | Legal Gear: beach or haul seine, cast net, hook and line, spear |
- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting port meetings along the Atlantic coast regarding king and Spanish mackerel fisheries.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.
Seasonal pattern
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Forecasts by region
- Spanish Mackerel in Panhandle
- Spanish Mackerel in Big Bend and Nature Coast
- Spanish Mackerel in Tampa Bay
- Spanish Mackerel in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
- Spanish Mackerel in Southwest and Ten Thousand Islands
- Spanish Mackerel in Florida Keys
- Spanish Mackerel in Southeast Florida
- Spanish Mackerel in Treasure Coast
- Spanish Mackerel in Space Coast
- Spanish Mackerel in First Coast