Fish species & Fishing regulations
Fishing Points provides information on fish species and regulations for selected areas. Currently this feature is available in 8 US states including Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and in Australia in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. New areas are constantly being added.
Fish species & Fishing regulations
Fishing Points provides information on fish species and regulations for selected areas. Currently this feature is available in 8 US states including Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and in Australia in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. New areas are constantly being added.
Explore the species list
Explore our species list to look up the fish in your area. If you are targeting certain species, look at relevant sections including detailed descriptions, lure suggestions, behavior, habitat, distribution, records, vulnerability status as well as edibility ratings.
Explore the species list
Explore our species list to look up the fish in your area. If you are targeting certain species, look at relevant sections including detailed descriptions, lure suggestions, behavior, habitat, distribution, records, vulnerability status as well as edibility ratings.
Fishing seasons
For each species, a full calendar year timeline with fishing season is displayed for your area. The area that is closest to your current location is selected, but you can change it effortlessly. The chart indicates whether a certain fish is prohibited or whether the season is open, closed or yet to be determined. Many fish species are regulated, fishing seasons change often and in Fishing Points all this information is updated regularly.
Fishing seasons
For each species, a full calendar year timeline with fishing season is displayed for your area. The area that is closest to your current location is selected, but you can change it effortlessly. The chart indicates whether a certain fish is prohibited or whether the season is open, closed or yet to be determined. Many fish species are regulated, fishing seasons change often and in Fishing Points all this information is updated regularly.
Bag limits and catch & release areas
Fish species are regulated also through the daily bag, possession limits and by size. To correctly measure the size, each species has specific rules explained (e.g. total length, lower jaw fork length, fork length). Some species also have other specific rules, such as required permits, gear restrictions and special catch and release regulations. This information is also available for each listed species for your selected area.
Bag limits and catch & release areas
Fish species are regulated also through the daily bag, possession limits and by size. To correctly measure the size, each species has specific rules explained (e.g. total length, lower jaw fork length, fork length). Some species also have other specific rules, such as required permits, gear restrictions and special catch and release regulations. This information is also available for each listed species for your selected area.
Regulations areas on map
When checking different regulations, it’s always a good idea to check to which area the regulation applies to. Some areas of fishing regulations also overlap and you can select which area is most relevant to you.
Regulations areas on map
When checking different regulations, it’s always a good idea to check to which area the regulation applies to. Some areas of fishing regulations also overlap and you can select which area is most relevant to you.
Glossary
Length type
The specific measurement used to track the size of a fish, such as total length, fork length, or standard length.
Depth range
The range of water depths where a species is commonly found.
Common length
The average length of a species typically caught by anglers.
IUCN vulnerability status
The conservation status of a species as classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating its risk of extinction (e.g., Least Concern, Vulnerable, Endangered).
Habitat, Distribution and Behaviour
Information about where a species lives, its geographic distribution, and its natural behavior, including feeding and migration patterns.
Edibility
A rating and description of how suitable a species is for consumption.
Fishing Season
The time of year when fishing for a particular species is legal.
Daily bag limit
The maximum number of a specific species that an angler is allowed to catch and keep in one day.
Possession limit
The maximum number of a specific species that an angler is allowed to have in their possession at any time, including in storage.
Catch & release
A conservation practice where fish are caught but then released back into the water to help maintain healthy fish populations.
FAQ
How many species of fish are there in the Species & Regulations database?
We currently have a database of 220 most popular fish species in North America and Australia.