What's Biting FL
Treasure Coast

Cobia in Treasure Coast

Cobia
Rachycentron canadum · Photo: Jorge Alarcon or Dr. Daniel Benetti, Public domain

Sight cast to fish cruising beaches in spring, or around rays, buoys and wrecks. Live eels, pinfish and big bucktail jigs.

Next three days

DayBiteWhy
Sun, Sep 136New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Mon, Sep 145Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky
Tue, Sep 154Rain likely 74%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky

Seasonal pattern

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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–82°F.

Regulations that apply here

Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State and Federal Waters

Species / zoneSeasonSizeBagNotes
Cobia
Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
open now
Open year-round
36” fork length1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is lessLegal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net
Cobia
Gulf and Atlantic Federal Waters
open now
Open year-round
36” fork length1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is lessLegal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net

Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.

See all Cobia rules statewide.