Many confuse Permit, African Pompano, and Florida Pompano from each other due to their similar body shapes. Here is a link to an article we did a few years back showing the differences between them. If catching a beautiful Florida Keys Permit is on your bucket list, give Main Attraction a call to book your charter right away! If you enjoyed reading this, try our other articles below! Main Attraction News and Articles. Permit Fishing in the Florida Keys. Search for:. Recent Posts.
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Get help. Password recovery. Fly Fishing Conservation Current Events. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Because it appears strikingly similar to the Florida pompano, many anglers mistake it for that more popular, commercially marketed fish.
Even scientists have gathered little in-depth information on permit. However, among those in the know, the species has carved out a niche as a popular sport fish and prime table fare. To distinguish adult permit from pompano, one need only remember the saying "Size matters. A to pound permit is a common sight, and the fish can easily exceed 3 feet in length.
At smaller sizes, the distinction between the two species might not be as obvious. However, a good rule of thumb is a simple color check: Small permit have orange patches on their chins, fins, or bellies; pompano have yellow coloring in those areas. Permit can live long lives. In a study of specimens from Tampa Bay and the Florida Keys, a 3-foot permit was aged at 23 years. Because this species can grow about an additional foot, researchers believe its life span may be even longer.
For a permit in Florida, life typically begins in spring or summer, though spawning in the Keys may occur year-round.
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