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Yellowfin Grouper

Mycteroperca venenosa

Southern grouper of S FL, Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean. Found on coral reefs and rocky bottom. SAFMC/GMFMC-managed. Not common north of S FL; ciguatera-prone in some areas.

In our regions

Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideLouisiana GulfBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — Abaco & Andros

Regulations

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

Showing 2 of 12 regulations for FL Atlantic

STATE

FL Atlantic — State waters (0–3 nm)

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 3 / angler / day
Minimum: 20″ TL (total length)

Open May 1 - Dec 31. Closed Jan 1 - Apr 30 (shallow-water grouper spawning closure). Within 3-grouper Atl aggregate.

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 3 / angler / day
Minimum: 20″ TL (total length)

SAFMC: closed Jan 1 - Apr 30. 20" TL min. Within 3-grouper aggregate.