Northeast Florida Fish Species ID & Regulations
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Bronze-red fish with black spots near the tail. Common in marshes and inlets.
Regulations: Check current FWC slot and bag limits.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Silver body with dark spots. Common in grass flats.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Flatfish with both eyes on one side. Found near docks and sandy bottoms.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Prominent black lateral line. Found around mangroves.
Regulations: Check current slot limits.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Large silver fish known for spectacular jumps.
Regulations: Mostly catch-and-release.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Heavy-bodied fish around bridges and oyster beds.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Fast-swimming surf species prized for table fare.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Powerful flats and nearshore species.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Common around docks, reefs, and bridges.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Gulf Kingfish
Menticirrhus littoralis
Surf species commonly called whiting.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-moving with yellow spots and sharp teeth.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Offshore speedster targeted by trolling.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Powerful migratory fish around buoys and rays.
Regulations: Check current regulations.
Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Recognized by dark fin tips and powerful runs.
Regulations: Verify current shark regulations.
More species coming soon!!!!!!!!