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Fishing regulations at West Gap, 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.
Regulations for top species
Red grouper
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
GOM Reef Fish
Non-stainless steel circle hooks are required when fishing with natural baits. At least one dehooking device is required and must be used to remove hooks.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Descending Device/Venting Tool
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.
Bag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero.
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/
Contact the Gulf Council with federal regulations questions.
To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.
Gag grouper
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
GOM Reef Fish
Non-stainless steel circle hooks are required when fishing with natural baits. At least one dehooking device is required and must be used to remove hooks.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Zero Bag for Captain
Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.
Descending Device/Venting Tool
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.
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/
Contact the Gulf Council with federal regulations questions.
To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.
FAQ about West Gap fishing
- Red grouper - 39 members reported to have caught this fish
- Gag grouper - 29 members reported to have caught this fish
- White grunt - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
- @gio.fernandez reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @gio.fernandez reported a nice Red grouper.
- @gio.fernandez reported a nice Red grouper.
- @gio.fernandez reported a nice Scup.
- @amastin reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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