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Gag Grouper regulations

Florida · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Florida saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEFWC saltwater fishing regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 7, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The FWC page is an informational summary; the Florida Administrative Code and emergency orders are authoritative.
LISTINGCLOSEDListed closedReopens September 1, 2026
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Gag GrouperGulf regulations excluding Monroe County. FWC's August 7, 2026 update sets the 2026 Gulf state-water season to September 1-30 and closes harvest October 1; Atlantic gag differs (May 1-August 1, one gag or black within a 3-grouper aggregate). · Listed season windows: Sep 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed closed——CLOSED
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • Sep 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 2 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
Gulf regulations excluding Monroe County. FWC's August 7, 2026 update sets the 2026 Gulf state-water season to September 1-30 and closes harvest October 1; Atlantic gag differs (May 1-August 1, one gag or black within a 3-grouper aggregate).
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Groupers recreational regulations and August 7, 2026 gag-grouper update

UPDATED August 7, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

FWC saltwater fishing regulations ↗

The FWC page is an informational summary; the Florida Administrative Code and emergency orders are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.