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In Florida, which fish is measured by fork length rather than total length?

Cobia is measured by fork length.

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  1. Cobia ✔
  2. Red drum
  3. Snook

Why: Florida measures some fish to the fork of the tail instead of the tip. Cobia, amberjack and king mackerel use fork length.

Huh, didn't know that: Red drum, snook, snappers and groupers use total length with the tail pinched.

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Answer: Cobia. Florida measures some fish to the fork of the tail instead of the tip. Cobia, amberjack and king mackerel use fork length.

  1. How to Measure Saltwater Fish (Florida FWC) myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/measurement
    from the tip of the jaw or tip of the snout with closed mouth
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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