The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the following changes to the management of tripletail and sheepshead, effective as of July 1:
Tripletail:
- The minimum size limit will increase to 18 inches total length.
- The FWC’s recreational and commercial regulations for this species will extend into federal waters (including only allowing the use of hook-and-line gear and the new size limit).
Sheepshead:
- The recreational bag limit will be lowered to eight fish per person, per day year-round.
- There will be a recreational vessel limit of 50 fish per vessel, per trip during March and April.
- FWC’s recreational and commercial regulations for this species will extend into federal waters (including the new bag and vessel limits).
According to the FWC, the new regulations will help conserve both fisheries for current and future generations. For more information, visit MyFWC.com/fishing.
