FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 2 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 24″ TL (total length)
Federal Gulf: 2/angler within 4-grouper Gulf aggregate, 24" TL min, year-round.
bottom
Black Grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
The premier Keys grouper — out-sizes gag, prefers reefs and ledges. Live bait on heavy gear, fast retrieve off the bottom.
Preferred water temp65–85°F
Preferred depth60–400 ft
Peak monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct
Holds onhard bottom, ledges, wrecks, high relief
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandLouisiana GulfSouth Carolina CoastNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)Georgia CoastTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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