Starting Feb. 25, the snowy grouper recreational season will close in Atlantic state waters, including all state waters of Monroe County. The modified recreational season is May 1 through June 30, with a new reduced possession limit of one fish per vessel per day.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the second annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, 2023, for the upcoming 2024 season.
Harvest of red grouper and lane snapper will reopen in Gulf state waters on Jan. 1, 2023, after early season closures.
The FWC is committed to collecting critical recreational harvest fishing data to inform management of popular reef fish, including red grouper.
