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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Modifies Regulation for Cobia Size and Limit

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minimum size limit increased from 33 to 36 inches

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved regulation changes for cobia in state waters. A recent stock assessment determined that cobia stock is undergoing overfishing, and as a result, reductions in the current harvest are needed. (fishingbooker.com image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved regulation changes for cobia in state waters.

Changes effective July 1, 2022, include:

■ Increasing the minimum size limit from 33 inches to 36 inches for length for all state waters.

■ Reducing the commercial bag limit from two to one fish per harvester per day for Atlantic state waters.

■ Reducing the recreational and commercial vessel limit from six to two fish per vessel per day for Atlantic state waters.

■ These changes are consistent with pending regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic federal waters.

A recent stock assessment determined that cobia stock is undergoing overfishing, and as a result, reductions in the current harvest are needed.

These changes for commercial and recreational harvesters in state and federal waters are necessary to end overfishing, improve stock abundance and ensure future cobia fishing opportunities.

For current recreational cobia regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Cobia.”

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