Hogfish
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Additional Information
Regulation Boundary:
Gulf of America Federal WatersRequired License(s):
Beginning July 1, 2020, 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:
Synonyms:
Lachnolaimus maximusThe Gulf hogfish stock is defined as the waters north of 25° 09′ North latitude off the west coast of Florida. Federal Waters waters south of that line are treated the same as Atlantic Federal Waters (ie, bag limit = 1; minimum size = 16 inches fork length; closed season November 1 through April 30).
For more information, see Gulf Council Hogfish.
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/
