Grouper, Yellowmouth
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Additional Information
Regulation Boundary:
Gulf of America Federal WatersEdibility:
Synonyms:
Mycteroperca interstitialisBag limit for captain and crew on vessels operating as a charter or headboat is zero.
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/
No recreational minimum size limit.
Closed Feb. 1 thru Mar. 31 when fishing beyond the 20-fathom break.
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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/
