Flounder Gigging Regulations Near Me

Flounder gigging regulations vary from state to state, and some counties even have different regulations regarding the type of flounder gig you can use. We've done the research for you and compiled it into one central location so you can quickly find the flounder gigging regulations in your state. Once you're familiar with your local flounder gigging requirements, order some of the best flounder gigging lights and supplies to get started gigging.

Flounder Gigging Rules and Regulations By State

Texas Flounder Gigging Regulations  (TPWD)
Louisiana Flounder Gigging Regulations (WLF)
Mississippi Flounder Gigging Regulations (DMR)
Alabama Flounder Gigging Regulations (ADCNR)
Florida Flounder Gigging Regulations (FWC)
Georgia Flounder Gigging Regulations (GA DNR)
South Carolina Flounder Gigging Regulations (SC DNR)
North Carolina Flounder Gigging Regulations (NCDEQ-DMF)

Texas Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

The TPWD has increased the minimum flounder size limit from 14 inches to 15 inches, effective September 1, 2020.

Texas Flounder Size Limit: 15 inches

Texas Flounder Bag Limit: 5 per person per day from January through the end of October, the flounder fishery is closed to gigging and rod and reel fishing from November 1 to December 14, then back to 5 per person per day December 15-31.

Texas Flounder Gigging Season: All months of the year except November and first two weeks of December.

Texas Flounder Gig Regulations: There are no listed regulations limiting the type of flounder gigs that may be used. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with 1 to 5 prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the Texas regulations are up to date? Check the latest TPWD saltwater bag and length limits.

Louisiana Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (WLF)

The WLF is the governing agency for the state of Louisiana, and the regulations for gigging southern flounder are as follows:

Louisiana Flounder Size Limit: there is no size limit stated.

Louisiana Flounder Bag Limit: 10 per person per day

Louisiana Flounder Gigging Season: Open year-round in state waters, excluding October 15th through November 30th.

Louisiana Flounder Gig Regulations: A standard barbed flounder gig may be used for taking only flounder as a legal method of take. There are no regulations stating the number of prongs on a flounder gig. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with 1 to 5 prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the Louisiana regulations are up to date? Check the latest WLF recreational saltwater finfish regulations.

Mississippi Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR)

The DMR is the governing agency for the state of Mississippi, and the regulations for gigging flounder are as follows:

Mississippi Flounder Size Limit: 12 inches, measured straight line distance from tip of snout to tip of tail.

Mississippi Flounder Bag Limit: 10 per person per day

Mississippi Flounder Gigging Season: All months of the year in state waters.

Mississippi Flounder Gig Regulations: There are no listed regulations limiting the type of flounder gigs that may be used in Mississippi. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with one to five prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the Mississippi regulations are up to date? Check the latest DMR recreational catch limits.

Alabama Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)

The ADCNR is the governing agency for the state of Alabama, and the regulations for gigging flounder are as follows:

Alabama Flounder Size Limit: 14 inches

Alabama Flounder Bag Limit: 5 per person per day

Alabama Flounder Gigging Season: All months of the year except November.

Alabama Flounder Gig Regulations: There are no listed regulations limiting the type of flounder gigs that may be used in Alabama. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with one to five prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the Alabama regulations are up to date? Check the latest ADCNR Saltwater Recreational Size and Creel Limits.

Florida Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The FWC is the governing agency for the state of Florida, and the regulations for gigging southern flounder, gulf flounder, summer flounder, and fringed flounder are as follows:

Florida Flounder Size Limit: Effective March 1st, 2021 the size limit is 14".

Florida Flounder Bag Limit: Effective March 1st, 2021 the bag limit is 5 per person per day.

Florida Flounder Gigging Season: Effective March 1st, 2021 recreational harvest will be closed annually from October 15th - November 30th. The remaining months of the year are open season. 

Florida Flounder Gig Regulations: There are flounder gig regulations in certain Florida counties. The allowed and prohibited gear and methods of harvest vary by county for flounder gigging in Florida. Volusia county requires 3 prong or fewer to be used for gigging flounder. There do not appear to be any regulations for flounder gigs in other counties in Florida. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with one to five prongs may be used in Florida counties other than Volusia County.

Not sure if the Florida regulations are up to date? Check the latest FWC Recreational Flounder Regulations.

Georgia Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division (GA DNR)

The GA DNR is the governing agency for the state of Georgia, and the regulations for gigging flounder are as follows:

Georgia Flounder Size Limit: 12 inches, measured straight line distance from tip of snout to tip of tail.

Georgia Flounder Bag Limit: 15 per person per day

Georgia Flounder Gigging Season: All months of the year.

Georgia Flounder Gig Regulations: Only a flounder may be taken with a gig. A gig is defined as any handheld shaft with single or multiple points, barbed or barbless. Based on this, a standard barbed flounder gig with one to five prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the Georgia regulations are up to date? Check the latest Georgia DNR finfish seasons, limits, and sizes.

South Carolina Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC DNR)

The SC DNR is the governing agency for the state of South Carolina, and the regulations for gigging summer flounder, southern flounder, and gulf flounder are as follows:

South Carolina Flounder Size Limit: 16 inches, measured straight line distance from tip of snout to tip of tail.

South Carolina Flounder Bag Limit: 6 per person per day, no more than 10 per boat per day. Applies to hook and line and gig. 

South Carolina Flounder Gigging Season: All months of the year.

South Carolina Flounder Gig Regulations: There are no listed regulations limiting the type of flounder gigs or nongame devices that may be used in South Carolina. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with 1 to 5 prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the South Carolina regulations are up to date? Check the latest South Carolina DNR finfish size and catch limits.

North Carolina Flounder Gigging Regulations

Governed by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDEQ-DMF)

The NCDEQ-DMF is the governing agency for the state of North Carolina, and the regulations for gigging flounder are as follows:

North Carolina Flounder Size Limit: 15 inches, measured straight line distance from tip of snout to tip of tail.

North Carolina Flounder Bag Limit: 1 per person per day recreational limit. 

North Carolina Flounder Gigging Season: The 2023 recreational season opens at 12:01 AM on September 15th, 2023 and closes 11:59 PM on September 30, 2023. Here is the 2023 proclamation for flounder gigging in North Carolina. 

The NCDMF/NCDEQ will continue to adjust the flounder gigging season on an annual basis, in accordance to the North Carolina Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan. Here is more information related to Amendment 3. 

North Carolina Flounder Gig Regulations: There are no listed regulations limiting the type of flounder gigs that may be used in North Carolina. Based on our research, a standard barbed flounder gig with 1 to 5 prongs may be used. 

Not sure if the North Carolina regulations are up to date? Check the latest NCDEQ Flounder Gigging Announcements to see if new proclamations have been issued regarding commercial or recreational flounder gigging.

 

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