Total Length Measurement
Total Length is now measured from the most forward point of the head, with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
| Total Length Species Include: | |
| Snapper Family | Tripletail |
| Grouper Family | Bonefish |
| Red Drum | Sheepshead |
| Black Drum | Flounder |
| Snook | Several ornamentals |
| Spotted Seatrout | (Angelfish, etc.) |
| Weakfish | |
Fork Length Measurement
Fish regulated by fork length are measured from the tip of the jaw or tip of the snout with closed mouth to the center of the fork in the tail.
| Fork Length Species Include: | |
| Amberjacks | Bluefish |
| Rudderfish | King Mackerel |
| Hog Fish | Spanish Mackerel |
| Dolphin | Permit |
| Cobia | Pompano |
| Mullet | African Pompano |
Lower Jaw Fork Length Measurement (Billfishes)
Fish regulated by lower jaw fork length are measured in a straight line from the anterior most part of the lower jaw (tip of the lower jaw) to the fork in the tail.
| Lower Jaw Fork Length Species Include: | |
| Sailfish | Blue Marlin |
| White Marlin | |
