FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
GMFMC: counts within 10-snapper aggregate; no min size.
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Blackfin Snapper
Lutjanus buccanella
Deep-water snapper (200-650 ft) of S FL, Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean, Gulf. Caught alongside silk and queen snapper on deep-drops. Distinctive black blotch at pectoral base.
In our regions
Bahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandMiami & Keys — Atlantic side
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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TX_GULF
Texas — State waters (0–9 nm) · TPWD
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
TX: within snapper-grouper aggregate. Federal limits apply offshore.