MS_GULF
Mississippi — State waters (0–3 nm) · MS DMR
Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal
- Bag limit
- 4 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 20″ TL (total length)
MS: 20" TL, within 4-grouper aggregate.
reef
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.
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FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal
- Bag limit
- 4 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 20″ TL (total length)
GMFMC: 20" TL. Within 4-grouper aggregate. Shallow-water grouper closure Feb 1 - Mar 31 seaward of 20 fathoms.