GROUPER LAW?

[Parrothead]

Taking friends to C-belle next week and was woundering if we can or can't keep any grouper.New regs have me

[Tom Keels]

Negative.

[fishinfool]

See the following link http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/regu ... f-grouper/
It appears the Federal fishery is closed to recreational fishing. State waters on the other hand are open to recreational fishing.
This closure also prohibits anyone on board a vessel for which a federal commercial or charter/headboat permit for the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish fishery has been issued from harvesting or possessing gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The interim closure does not apply to other recreational harvesters fishing for gag grouper in state waters. However, the FWC may address potential rule changes for gag grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico following final action by NOAA Fisheries Service.
State waters are closed during the months of February and March.
FF

[Parrothead]

Thanks Fishinfool anwsers my question. I guess we'll be trash fishing and hope for the best with some AJ's

[jhults7]

Grouper will be open in state waters april 1st but still closed in fed waters till further notice

[macdaddy]

Gag grouper closed in fed. waters, but red grouper will open 1/1