Collecting Wild Corals in Florida

[NoahCod]

Hi, I am planning a trip to florida and I'm wondering where it is legal to collect wild corals. If anyone has a map it would be greatly appreciated

 

[happyhourhero]

http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/aquarium-species/

 

[happyhourhero]

The map part wont happen. Thats like asking for directions to your favorite fishing spot on a public forum. Bye bye good spot. Just get your license and be familiar with what is in the area and find some public access to the water and go from there.

Go as far south as you can for shots at some soft corals and gorgonians.

 

[NoahCod]

I might be blind but i don't see anywhere on that page that says where it is legal and iligal.

 

[NoahCod]

I'm not asking for where the corals actually are I'm really just looking for where I can't take them so I don't get arrested

 

[happyhourhero]

 

[NoahCod]

Thank You

 

[happyhourhero]

The only areas it is not legal to collect is in wildlife refuges. There are quite a few protected areas in the Keys.

 

[NoahCod]

awesome, thanks!