The private recreational fall season is open daily through October 4. Later 2026 dates are selected weekends and holidays through January 4, 2027.
Open daily Sep 1–Oct 4 • Later select datesCheck FWC
September 2026 snapshot
What’s biting.
What’s legal.
Florida Gulf recreational harvest seasons, checked for Port Richey today.
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Gag grouper closes after September 30
Recreational harvest is open in Gulf state and federal waters. Minimum size is 24 inches total length; limit is 2 per person within the 4-grouper aggregate.
Open Sep 1–30, 2026Check FWC ↗
Gulf recreational harvest is open in state and federal waters through October 13, 2026. Minimum size is 34 inches fork length; limit is 1 per person.
Open Sep 1–Oct 13, 2026Check FWC ↗
Gulf harvest is open in state and federal waters. Minimum size is 15 inches fork length; limit is 1 per person. Federal waters can close early if the quota is met.
Open Mar 1–May 31 • Aug 1–Dec 31Check FWC ↗
Port Richey and the Anclote River are in the Big Bend management region. Minimum size is 28–33 inches total length; limit is 1 per person, with a snook permit required.
Open Mar 1–Apr 30 • Sep 1–Nov 30Check FWC ↗