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Gag Grouper

Mycteroperca microlepis

Cold-side bias compared to red grouper. Live bait on bottom.

Preferred depth60–250 ft

Holds onlimestone ledges, wrecks

In our regions

Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

Showing 1 of 12 regulations for Bahamas

BAHAMAS

Bahamas — Department of Marine Resources

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 2 / angler / day
Vessel limit: 6 total / vessel / day
Minimum: 20″ TL (total length)

Closed during Nassau-aggregation window (Dec–Feb). Venting tool + dehooker required by Bahamian regulation when releasing groupers.