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I was under the impression that the reduction to 3 fish aggregate was already in effect, but the FWC site says nothing about that. I'm also assuming that the fed water closure does start the 1st? Does anyone know just how tight they're going to be with the borders? I have spots that are right on the edge.
What's the real deal?

The 3 fish agg is in effect for Federal Waters right now. On Nov 1, Fed Waters will be closed until Jan 1. Its up to you how close you want to chance it. Just remember that the fed line starts 9 NAUTICAL miles from the nearest point of land.

The 3 fish in fed means that I should be sure not to venture past the 9 miles if I have more than the three per, even if I caught them in state waters?

Correct

Tom Keels wrote:On Nov 1, Fed Waters will be closed until Feb 1.

Don't you mean closed until Jan 1??

"The following regulations have been implemented under an interim rule effective August 9, 2005 - January 23, 2006.
Aggregate grouper bag limit reduced from 5 to 3 grouper
Red grouper bag limit reduced from 2 to 1 (included in the aggregate bag limit)
Recreational grouper fishing closed November 1 - December 31

Can I act stupid in November when the officer finds 2 x 24" or longer gags in my cooler. I'll just say I had no earthly idea the season had been pre-maturely closed...... Would I be taking a $300 chance?

YES!

"ignorance of the law is no excuse".....so I've been told!
When you go fishing, hunting, etc....it's your responsibility to make sure you know the current laws!

No offense intended....but I suspect the officer would not believe you were acting!

GC wrote:Don't you mean closed until Jan 1??

Yes, closed Nov and Dec.

Well lets put it simple if i was the fwc officer and you had over the fed limit on grouper you would have to prove with out a doubt that you got them in state waters ..As u know yall redneck fishermen will lie thu yall teeth just to catcg fish lol so what im saying you better have your chit in 1 bucket cuz playing "ignorance of the law is no excuse"

But I can play TOTALLY ignorant real well

wevans wrote:But I can play TOTALLY ignorant real well

I get the feeling your gonna wish you hadn't gone there.
This thread will never end.

And you know I wouldn't say somethin like that on purpose

So now I'm confused.... I thought I could have two Gags in the icebox and be legal. If one was a red, I could have three and still be legal?




I figure that FWGC officer would take one look at my boat and think.....hmmmmm "Boy I must have a real dumb arse here"