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Panhandle species guide
Regulations (with sources), when and where they bite locally, and basic gear. Regs last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Offshore reef fish
Red Snapper16" total length (TL) minimumGag & Red GrouperGag: 24" TL minimum · Red grouper: 20" TL minimumGray Triggerfish15" fork length (FL) minimumGreater Amberjack34" fork length minimum
Pelagic
King Mackerel24" fork length minimumCobia36" fork length minimumSpanish Mackerel12" fork length minimum
Inshore
Redfish (Red Drum)Slot: 18"–27" total lengthSpeckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)Slot: 15"–19" total length (one over 19" allowed per vessel, or per person from shore, inside the bag)Flounder14" total length minimum