Florida Flounder Rules
Copied from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on October 17, 2026.
Flounder have a minimum size, a bag limit and a closed season each fall.
The rule (Gulf and Atlantic state waters)
| Bag limit | 5 per person per day |
|---|---|
| Minimum size | 14 in |
| Maximum size | None |
| Season | Closed Oct 15 to Nov 30 every year (open the rest of the year) |
| Possession / vessel limit | Not separately listed by FWC (daily bag limit applies) |
Total length. Applies to Gulf, southern, summer and fringed flounder in state and federal waters off Florida.
Check the source
Official page: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/flounder/. 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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