Resources

Official links first · Always verify before you keep fish

Regulations change. Seasons close. Bag limits stack. This page points you to primary sources — not a substitute for reading the current rule.

Florida regulations

Do you share GPS marks?

No. Trip reports describe depth ranges, structure types, and towns — not private numbers. Earn your own marks safely.

Is spearfishing legal where you dive?

Often yes with the right license and species rules — but zones, seasons, and methods vary. Check FWC for the exact area and date.

How long from Tifton to the Gulf?

Roughly 3 hours to Steinhatchee, 3.5 to Carrabelle, 4 to Apalachicola, ~5.5 to St. Pete. Use the drive planner.