NC_ATLANTIC
North Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · NCDMF
Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal
- Bag limit
- 3 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 20″ TL (total length)
Follows SAFMC.
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 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.