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Yellowmouth Grouper

Mycteroperca interstitialis

Reef grouper of S FL, Bahamas, Caribbean and to a lesser extent N Gulf. Distinguished from scamp by yellow mouth. Federally managed; part of grouper aggregate.

In our regions

Bahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — 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.

Showing 2 of 12 regulations for FL Gulf

STATE

FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 4 / angler / day
Minimum: 20″ TL (total length)

FL Gulf state: 20" TL. Closed Feb 1 - Mar 31 seaward of 20 fathoms. Within 4-grouper aggregate.

FEDERAL

Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 4 / angler / day

GMFMC: no min size in federal Gulf. Within 4-grouper aggregate. Shallow-water closure Feb-Mar.