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Fishing regulations at Bull Cove, 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 Gag grouper as of March 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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The 2025 season has not yet been determined.
If you plan to fish for gag grouper or other specific reef fish species in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation (annual renewal is required). As a State Reef Fish Angler, you could be selected to receive a mail survey component of the State Reef Fish Survey. For more information, see myFWC Gulf Grouper.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
Charcoal belly, Mycteroperca microlepis
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FAQ about Bull Cove fishing
- Gag grouper - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @mahoney.n reported a nice Red grouper.
- @mahoney.n reported a nice Knobbed Porgy.
- @brayden-bohannon reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @traceetressler reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @traceetressler reported a nice Crevalle jack.
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