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Fishing regulations at Bishops Bayou, 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 April 10th, 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.
State: Open year-round
Federal: Closed Feb. 1-March 31 seaward of 20 fathoms
- "The Edges" closed from Jan. 1 - April 30.
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FAQ about Bishops Bayou fishing
- Red grouper - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common snook - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Gag grouper - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @sullytorcivia reported a nice Spanish mackerel.
- @sullytorcivia reported a nice Gag grouper.
- @jacksonhostetler reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Owen_dods reported a nice Oyster toadfish.
- @Owen_dods reported a nice Atlantic lizardfish.
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