Grouper harvest season in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County, reopens May 1. Species included in the opening include gag, black, red, yellowmouth, yellowfin and tiger grouper; scamp; red hind’ rock hind; coney; and graysby. State waters in the Atlantic are from shore to 3 miles out.
Harvest of these species will remain open until Jan. 1, 2014.
Recreational anglers targeting these species may not take more than three grouper per person per day. Within the three-fish limit, anglers may possess only one gag or black grouper (not both). The captain and crew of for-hire vessels are not allowed to keep any grouper.
Dehooking tools must be aboard commercial and recreational vessels for use as needed to remove hooks from Atlantic reef fish.
More information on bag and size limits, gear restrictions and fishing seasons is available online at MyFWC.com/Fishing, select “Saltwater Fishing” then