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Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-32.006 (2026)
Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Methods of Harvest
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(1) Allowed Gear and Methods of Harvest – Within or without Florida Waters, a person may target or harvest a tarpon only with hook and line gear. All other gear and methods of harvest are prohibited.
(2) Prohibited Gear and Methods of Harvest – A person may not harvest or attempt to harvest a tarpon within or without Florida Waters by spearing, snagging, or snatch hooking. A person may not use a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait to harvest or attempt to harvest tarpon within or without Florida Waters.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 3-1-05, Amended 9-1-13.
Effective: 9/1/2013.