Grouper, Red
1 of 3
Additional Information
Regulation Boundary:
Gulf of America Federal WatersRequired License(s):
Anglers intending to land this species in Florida are required to sign up as a Florida State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat and are 16 years of age and older. To sign up, call 1-888-347-4356.Edibility:
Excellent, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Here's an excellent Red Grouper Catch, Clean, Cook by Deer Meat for Dinner
Synonyms:
Epinephelus morioBag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero.
Closed Feb. 1 thru Mar. 31 when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
Anglers required to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf of Mexico federal waters. For more information, see NOAA Descend Act. Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/about-us/gear-signup/
To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.
Location Specific Information
The DESCEND Act requires anglers to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use when fishing for reef fish species in Gulf of America federal waters.
Get the required release gear for FREE by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right. Get started here: https://returnemright.org/
