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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 May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Gag grouper
Seasons
Closed
Bag limit
2
Min size
24"
Measurement
Total Length
Special gear
Aggregate
4
Anglers intending to land this species in Florida are required to sign up as a Florida State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat and are 16 years of age and older. To sign up, call 1-888-347-4356.
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.
Location Specific Information
Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use
Get the required release gear by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right at: http://returnemright.org/
15-20 mile ridge line is a part of an ocean located in Dixie County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°19′39″N 83°06′35.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on 15-20 mile ridge line by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in 15-20 mile ridge line are:
White grunt - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
Gag grouper - 44 members reported to have caught this fish
Red grouper - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest 15-20 mile ridge line fishing reports are: