Spotted seatrout will be off-limits for recreational fishing from November 1 through December 31 in the Central East Management Region. This area includes both state and federal waters from Palm Beach to Volusia counties.
Spotted seatrout are a popular target for inshore fishing enthusiasts in Florida. The closed season, reintroduced in 2020, aims to counter declining stock trends and protect spotted seatrout when they are most susceptible to being caught.
For more information on current regulations regarding spotted seatrout, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and navigate to “Recreational Regulations” followed by “Spotted Seatrout.”