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Gag grouper
Gag grouper
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General info

The Narrows is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Gag grouper.

Location

26°38′22.9″N 82°13′53.2″W
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Fishing regulations at The Narrows, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 April 27th, 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

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Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any gag grouper. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.

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.

Excellent (10 out of 10), but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Gag Grouper by DMFD

Charcoal belly, Mycteroperca microlepis

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Regulations for

26°38′22.9″N 82°13′53.2″W
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FAQ about The Narrows fishing

The Narrows is a part of an ocean located in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°38′22.9″N 82°13′53.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on The Narrows 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 The Narrows are:
  • Gag grouper - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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