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Fishing Regulations
Black Drum
SNOOK
Minimum size limit: 28" (total length)
Maximum size limit: 33"
Closed season: Dec. 1 (2014) to Feb. 28, May 1 to Aug. 31, Dec. 1 to Feb. 29 (2016)
Daily recreation bag limit: 1 per harvester per day
Remarks:Snook permit required for harvest when saltwater license required. Snatch hooks and spearing prohibited. Must remain in whole condition(removal of gills and guts allowed). State regulations apply in federal waters. Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead bait.

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