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Fishing regulations at Lake Britt, FL
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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 Red grouper as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Recreational harvest of red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will close on July 1, 2024. The seasonal closure is expected to be effective through the end of the red grouper fishing year on December 31, 2024. For more information, see MYFWC/Groupers.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. Take a short 15‑minute training to learn how to properly use required release gear and access it at a discounted price through returnemright.org.
State: Open year-round
Federal: Closed Feb. 1-March 31 seaward of 20 fathoms
- "The Edges" closed from Jan. 1 - April 30.
Epinephelus morio
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- Red grouper - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @cadebowman2 reported a nice Red grouper.
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