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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 South Carolina

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

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

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

SC_ATLANTIC

South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

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

SC HB 219 (2025): matches SAFMC federal.