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Question about grouper fishing
Posted: July 28th, 2013, 4:15 pm
by Juan
With grouper season closed in state waters over that way. if you fish out 9 miles or more in federal waters can you bring grouper back into state waters without getting a ticket if yo0u get stopped? How do you prove they were caught in federal waters?
Re: Question about grouper fishing
Posted: July 28th, 2013, 5:08 pm
by lambizi
My understanding is that if state waters are closed, you had better not stop in them on the way back in.
Re: Question about grouper fishing
Posted: July 28th, 2013, 7:16 pm
by grouperfever
Don't stop. Keep your arse moving until you get to the ramp. I called FWC about this specifically. Asked them if I put all my tackle/gear up after fishing could I stop for a swim at Och Shoals. They told me if I got checked I would get a ticket. Even if you are not "fishing" a stopped boat will be considered just that. Good luck.
Re: Question about grouper fishing
Posted: July 29th, 2013, 2:36 am
by Juan
I'm guessing you could get a ticket in state waters by running slow enough to be considered trolling??...