2026 regulation year
Apalachicola Bay (NW zone) 2026 — Florida Fishing Regulations
Florida statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Apalachicola Bay (NW zone) carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Florida's 2026 fishing rules — covering Redfish (red drum), Spotted seatrout. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Closed shellfish harvest; redfish zone special rules
Source: Florida special-water list
Per-species rules on Apalachicola Bay (NW zone)
Redfish (red drum) regulations →
Zone-specific bag and slot; verify FWC zone map before fishing
Spotted seatrout regulations →
Closed Feb 1 – May 31; 2 / day when open
Official source
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission publishes the authoritative 2026 Florida fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.