Grouper are managed differently in the Gulf versus Atlantic and in state versus federal waters.

Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles. The Atlantic state waters are from shore to 3 nautical miles.

There is a map provided below for reference.

Gulf of Mexico Regulations:

Gag Grouper must be a minimum of 24 inches total length.

Daily Bag Limit:

2 per person within 4 grouper aggregate.

Gulf of Mexico State waters only:

0 fish bag limit for Charter Captain and Crew

Gulf of Mexico State waters Open season:

June 1-Dec. 31 (excluding Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor, Jefferson counties)

April 1-June 30 and Sept. 1-Dec. 31 in state waters off of Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor and Jefferson counties

Gulf of Mexico Federal waters:

June 1 – Dec. 31

Now onto the Atlantic side of the state of Florida:

Atlantic Regulations:

Gag Grouper must be a minimum of 24 inches total length.

Daily Bag Limit:

1 gag or black within the 3 grouper aggregate

Atlantic Open season:

Open May 1-Dec. 31

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