Florida Administrative Code

Each person harvesting or attempting to harvest shrimp in the Southwest Region shall comply with the requirements specified in this rule. (1) Recreational Harvesters. A recreational harvester may not harvest or attempt to harvest shrimp in or from Florida Waters of the Southwest …

Each person harvesting or attempting to harvest shrimp in the Big Bend Region shall comply with the requirements specified in this rule. (1) Recreational Harvesters. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) for a portion of the Big Bend Region, a recreational harvester may not har…

Each person harvesting or attempting to harvest shrimp in the Northwest Region shall comply with the requirements specified in this rule. (1) Recreational Harvesters. A recreational harvester may not harvest or attempt to harvest shrimp in or from Florida Waters of the Northwest …

(1) Live Bait Shrimp Producers. (a) Landing and Transport Requirements - 1. A live bait shrimp producer must constantly maintain any shrimp harvested as live bait in wet live storage condition to minimize mortality. 2. All such shrimp harvested shall be directly and expeditiously…

Beginning September 1 and continuing through May 31 of the following year, a person harvesting or attempting to harvest shrimp by or with the use of a trawl may only use such trawl during daylight hours in or on Florida Waters of Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia, Brevar…

(1) If one or more licenses are required to harvest shrimp within a specific region or area pursuant to Rule 68B-31.009, F.A.C., such license(s) is also required for the harvester to sell or offer for sale shrimp harvested under such required license(s). (2) A wholesale dealer, a…

(1) Northeast Region - (a) A person may not harvest or attempt to harvest shrimp in or from any tributary of the following named waterbodies in Nassau and Duval counties. Shrimp harvest is allowed in each waterbody proper. 1. St. Marys River. 2. Bells River. 3. Jolly River. 4. Am…

(1) Live Bait Shrimp Producers - (a) A person harvesting or attempting to harvest shrimp in or from Florida Waters as a live bait shrimp producer must possess a valid saltwater products license with a restricted species endorsement. (b) In addition to the license requirements pro…

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, 8-17-98, 6-1-99, Formerly 46-31.010, Amended 5-2-01, 1-1-03, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-31.011, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, 8-17-98, Formerly 46-31.012, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, 6-3-96, 8-17-98, Formerly 46-31.013, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 12-2-99, Amended 12-21-00, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-1-05, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, 6-3-96, Formerly 46-31.014, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-31.015, Repealed 12-15-19.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 10-3-94, Formerly 46-31.0155, Amended 12-15-19, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. History-New 4-18-95, Formerly 46-31.0…

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-1-05, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. History-New 1-1-92, Amended 3-1-95, 7…

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 11-29-93, Formerly 46-31.017, Amended 7-9-02, 5-1-22, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 7-16-96, Formerly 46-31.018, Amended 3-1-05, 4-13-17, 5-1-22, Repealed 9-19-24.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-1-05, Repealed 9-19-24.

The purpose and intent of this rule is to manage tarpon as a catch and release only fishery in recognition and in honor of the rich cultural heritage of sport fishing for tarpon in Florida waters. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, …

As used in chapter 68B-32, F.A.C.: (1) "Professional fishing guide" means the captain or operator of a boat or vessel who is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry paying passengers and whose passengers pay a fee to fish for tarpon. (2) "Snagging" or "snatch hooking" means the…

There are no size limits for tarpon as tarpon is a catch and release fishery. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 11-30-88, Amended 11-1-89, 10-1-90, 12-4-91, 11-26-92, 11-29-93, 1-1-95, 1-1-96, 11-27-96, 11-1…

(1) Except as provided in rule 68B-32.009, F.A.C., a person may not harvest or unnecessarily destroy a tarpon within or without Florida Waters. (2) Temporary Possession by a Recreational Harvester - (a) Except as provided in rule 68B-32.009, F.A.C. and paragraph (2)(b), a recreat…

(1) Allowed Gear and Methods of Harvest - Within or without Florida Waters, a person may target or harvest a tarpon only with hook and line gear. All other gear and methods of harvest are prohibited. (2) Prohibited Gear and Methods of Harvest - A person may not harvest or attempt…

(1) A person may not purchase or sell a tarpon. (2) Transport for Sale Prohibited - A person may not transport a tarpon for the purpose of selling the tarpon, regardless of whether the tarpon will be sold within or without the State of Florida. (3) Restrictions on Transport and S…

(1) Tags Required for Possession - (a) A person may not harvest or possess a tarpon unless the person intends to submit that tarpon for an International Game Fish Association world record or Commission Florida state record. (b) A person may not harvest or possess a tarpon unless …

The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida's billfish and spearfish resources and increase public awareness of and concern for billfish through promotion of catch-and-release and other conservation practices and prohibition of sale. Rulemaking Auth…

As used in Chapter 68B-33, F.A.C.: "Billfish" means any of the following species, or a part thereof: (1) Makaira nigricans (blue marlin); (2) Kajikia albida (white marlin); (3) Istiophorus platypterus (sailfish), or (4) Tetrapturus georgeii (roundscale spearfish). Rulemaking Auth…

(1) Billfish Size Limits - (a) Blue Marlin Size Limit - A person may not harvest from Florida Waters, possess while in or on Florida waters or land a blue marlin that is less than 99 inches in lower jaw fork length. (b) White Marlin and Roundscale Spearfish Size Limit - A person …

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 4-2-03, Amended 8-3-10, Repealed 9-1-13.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 10-1-02, Repealed 9-1-13.

(1) Recreational Aggregate Bag Limit - A person may not harvest from Florida Waters, possess in or on Florida Waters or land more than 1 billfish per day. Except as provided in subsection 68B-33.007(2), F.A.C., a person may not possess more than 1 billfish in the state of Florida…

A person may not harvest from Florida Waters, or possess in or on Florida Waters, or land a longbill spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri) or a Mediterranean spearfish (Tetrapturus belone) or any part thereof. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV,…

There is no closed season for billfish. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 4-2-03, Amended 9-1-13.

(1) Allowed Gear and Method of Harvest - A person may harvest or attempt to harvest a billfish from Florida Waters only by or with the use of hook and line gear. (2) Prohibition of Simultaneous Possession with Certain Types of Gear - Simultaneous possession in or on Florida Water…

(1) Prohibited Purchase and Sale - Except as provided in subsection (2), a person may not purchase or sell a billfish. (2) Exception to Sale, Purchase, and Possession Restrictions - A person may not exchange a portion of the billfish for the services provided pursuant to this sub…

A person who harvests a billfish from Florida Waters shall report the landing of the billfish as required by 50 C.F.R. 635.5(c)(2) (as of April 2, 2003), unless the person harvested the billfish as a participant in a fishing competition in which participants must register or an a…

The purpose and intent of this rule is to manage bonefish as a catch and release only fishery in recognition and in honor of the rich cultural heritage of sport fishing for bonefish in Florida waters. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec.…

As used in Chapter 68B-34, F.A.C.: (1) "Bonefish" means a fish of the family Albulidae, or any part thereof. (2) "Target" means attempting to catch or take a fish by any means whatsoever. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Cons…

There are no size limits for bonefish as bonefish is a catch and release fishery. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-1-88, Amended 1-1-98, Formerly 46-34.003, Amended 3-1-05, 7-1-11, 9-1-13.

(1) A person may not harvest or unnecessarily destroy a bonefish within or without Florida Waters. (2) Temporary Possession by a Recreational Harvester - (a) Except as provided in paragraph (2)(b), a recreational harvester may not possess a bonefish within or without Florida Wate…

There are no seasons for bonefish as bonefish is a year-round catch and release fishery. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 7-1-11, Amended 3-24-13, 9-1-13.

(1) Allowed Gear and Method of Harvest - Within or without Florida Waters, a person may target a bonefish only with hook and line gear. All other gear and methods of harvest are prohibited. (2) Prohibited Gear and Method of Harvest - A person may not use a multiple hook in conjun…

(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida's pompano, African pompano, and permit resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of these species. (2) It is the intent of this chapter to expressly repeal and replace Section 370.11(2)(…

As used in this rule chapter: (1) "African pompano" means any fish of the species Alectis ciliaris, or any part thereof. (2) "Fishing pier" means a platform extending from shore over water, used primarily to provide a means for persons to harvest or attempt to harvest fish theref…

(1) Permit Size Limits - (a) Recreational Size Limits 1. Within the Special Permit Zone, no person shall harvest, possess, or land within or without state waters, any permit with a fork length less than 22 inches. 2. Outside of the Special Permit Zone, no person shall harvest, po…