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Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

FL Atlantic State Waters

Required License(s):

Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any hogfish. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.

Edibility:

Excellent, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin.

Synonyms:

Lachnolaimus maximus

For more information about Florida's hogfish regulations, see MyFWC Hogfish.

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For more info about Hogfish regulations in FEDERAL waters, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.