Seriola dumerili
Florida fishing guide
Use this page to plan a Florida greater amberjack trip: when they bite, where to find them, what bait and tackle to use, current regulation notes, and live tide, weather, pressure, and solunar forecasts for nearby FishSonar locations.
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Large powerful offshore fish found around structure. Extremely hard fighter.
Spring through fall, best April–September.
Heavy jigging near structure. Live bait. Deep jigging in 60–100+ feet.
34" minimum, 1 fish/day. Seasonal closures vary — verify at myfwc.com.
Aggressive fish — heavy tackle required. Jig structure hard and fast. Fish wrecks, reefs, and deep structure.
