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Jolthead Porgy
Calamus bajonado
The largest porgy in South Florida — a hard-pulling, blunt-headed bottom fish with firm, white, excellent flesh.
Where to find them
Reefs, hard bottom, and sandy edges in 30-200 ft.
Regulations by Region
Atlantic Coast
Season open- Size limit
- No size limit
- Bag limit
- 100 lb aggregate (porgies)
- Season
- Open year-round
No minimum size; managed within a 100-lb porgy aggregate.
Gulf Coast
Season open- Size limit
- No size limit
- Bag limit
- Porgy aggregate
- Season
- Open year-round
Same statewide porgy management.
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