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Grouper, Scamp

Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

Gulf of America Federal Waters

Edibility:

Excellent, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Scamp by BlueGabe

Synonyms:

BroomtailMycteroperca phenax

Bag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero.


Location Specific Information

Anglers fishing for reef fish must have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use

Get the required release gear by completing a 15-minute training from Return 'Em Right at: http://returnemright.org/


Closed Feb. 1 thru Mar. 31 when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.


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OpenSeasons
4Bag Limit
16"Min Size
Total LengthMeasurement
GOM Reef FishSpecial Gear
4Aggregate
Descending Device/Venting ToolDescending Device/Venting Tool
Zero Bag for Captain