Types of Fish in Florida

Marco Island Naples Florida Fish Species Guide

Snook

Minimum size limit is no less than 26″ or more than 34″
December 15 through January 31, June, July, and August of each year
Daily recreational bag limit is one per person per day in the Gulf
Snook permit is required whenever a saltwater license is required. Illegal to possess Snook more than 34″ long
Illegal to buy or sell
Some types of Snook are Fat Snook, Common Snook, Swordspine Snook, Tarpon Snook

Tarpon

Recreational bag limit is two fish possession
Requires $50 Tarpon tag to possess or harvest
Non-edible
Ladyfish is also a type of Tarpon

Grouper

Minimum size limit is 20″
No closed season
Daily recreational bag limit is five per person per day
Bank Sea Bass, Black Sea Bass and Rock Sea Bass are types of Grouper
There are also various other types of Grouper whose names include Grouper

Snapper

Closed November 1 through April 14 (Gulf Only)
Minimum size limit is 16″
Daily recreational bag limit is four per person per day
Types of Snapper include: Blackfin Snapper, Cubera Snapper, Dog Snapper, Gray Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mahogany Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Queen Snapper, Red Snapper, Schoolmaster, Silk Snapper, Vermilion Snapper and Yellowtail Snapper

Sea Trout

Minimum size limit is no less than 15″ or more than 20″
Season closed November and December
Recreational bag limit is five per person per day
May possess one fish over the maximum size limit
Sea Trout is a type of Drum, other types of Drum include Atlantic Croaker and Silver Perch, as well as others.

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Guided boat tours leaving Port of the Islands Marina, Naples, Florida Touring the Everglades and the Ten Thousand Islands area. Rent a pontoon for a full day of fun. Whitehorse Key is a great place to beach your boat and find amazing shells. Walk the island, explore the 10,000 islands, and enjoy a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. Look for manatee, dolphin, alligators and everything the Everglades has to offer. See the 10,000 islands up close.
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Avi's is a family-owned business that offers some of the most exciting dolphin jet ski tours and jet ski rental adventures on Marco Island. You are invited to take an exciting journey with Avi "The Dolphin Whisperer" and take home a complimentary flash drive of photos from your adventure. Bring the family and make lasting memories. Contact us to book your dolphin Jet Ski tour.
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