Florida Sea Trout Slot

Spotted seatrout is catch-and-release only in state or federal waters from the HernandoPasco county line south through Gordon Pass in Collier County through May 31 2021.

Florida sea trout slot. Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in. The 18 to 27 inch slot limit on Florida redfish was not changed. Catching wasnt fast and furious but more similar to a pace of a fish every 15 or 20 minutes.

Im no expert on spotted seatrout biology or mortality but for some reason the Big Bend saw a decided decline in that fishery this past year. In northeast and northwest regions the daily limit is five spotted seatrout per person until the new rules take effect Feb. 19122019 Slot size and limits are getting smaller come February.

However anglers catching a hundred a day only caught three or four. Redfish take limits have been increased from 1 fish to 2 fish per person. The closure of the speckled sea trout season during the month of February has also been put to an end.

And not more than 24. And not more than 20. Allowing one seatrout over 19 inches per vessel from 19 inches per harvester.

The statewide slot limit for spotted seatrout is 15-20 inches total length and anglers may keep one spotted seatrout larger than 20 inches as part of. Five fish was six. The spotted sea trout an inshore fish more commonly known as speckled sea trout abounds in Florida waters waiting to be hooked by beginners and experienced anglers alike.

Snook are a highly sought after fish here in South Florida. Closed season is November and December in the South region February in the Northwest region. During snook season 1 legal size fish is allowed to be kept PER PERSON Within the slot size 28-32 inches.