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Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Gag grouper as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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The season is expected to end before December 31, 2025. NOAA will announce the 2026 recreational season length later this year.
Bag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero.
All shallow water groupers closed Feb. 1 thru Mar. 31 when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
Anglers required to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf federal waters. For more information, see NOAA Descend Act. Get FREE release gear and learn to use it by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/
Contact the Gulf Council with federal regulations questions.
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Charcoal belly, Mycteroperca microlepis
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