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Sailfish

Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

FL State Waters

Required License(s):

HMS permit required in federal waters.

Edibility:

Fair, but may contain high levels of mercury.

Synonyms:

Atlantic sailfishIstiophorus albicans
Hook and line only.
All landed fish must be reported to NOAA within 24 hours (800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov).
Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water.
Catch a Bluewater Grand Slam (dolphin, sailfish, wahoo) and get recognized by FWC. For more information or to register your catch, visit Florida Bluewater Grand Slam.
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1Bag Limit
63"Min Size
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