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LEGAL LIMITS

SNOOK: A slot limit has been imposed on snook. Effective January 1, 1999, no snook smaller than 26" or larger than 34" may be possessed or kept for any purpose. Additional protective measures in the form of closed seasons are effective from Dec. 15 through Jan. 31 and during the months of June, July and August. During these periods there is a strict moritorium on snook takings. The bag limit on snook is two fish per angler per day.

REDFISH: Slot limits and strict bag limits were imposed on redfish takes in the early 1990's. No redfish smaller than 18" or larger than 27" may be possessed or taken by any angler for any purpose. One fish 18-27 inches may be taken each day per angler.

TARPON: No tarpon may be taken without special permits issued by state wildlife protection agencies.

COBIA: Cobia must measure 33" to the fork of the tail to be taken. The limit is two fish per angler per day.

PERMIT AND POMPANO: No permit or pompano less than 10" or larger than 20" may be harvested.

TRIPLETAIL: Tripletail must be at least 15" to be legally taken. The bag limit is two per angler per day.

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