Florida Bluegill and Panfish Rules
Copied from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on October 17, 2026.
The statewide freshwater limit for bluegill and other panfish.
The rule (Statewide freshwater rule)
| Bag limit | 50 panfish per day (all panfish combined) |
|---|---|
| Minimum size | None |
| Maximum size | None |
| Season | No closed season in the statewide rules |
| Possession / vessel limit | No more than two days’ bag limit |
Statewide rule covering bluegill, redear (shellcracker), spotted sunfish, warmouth, redbreast, flier and longear sunfish. Some waters have special limits.
Check the source
Official page: https://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/general/. Rules change, so always confirm on the official page before keeping a fish. Some waters (certain lakes, rivers, parks and Fish Management Areas) have their own rules.
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