FWC Issues Executive Order Closing Reg Grouper Harvest in the Gulf for the Remainder of the Year

New Fishing Regulations

In an effort to create consistent State and Federal regulations, the FWC has closed the harvest of Red Grouper in State waters, with the exception of Monrore County waters, for the remainder of the year. You can find more details here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3663f02

The FWC has also closed the harvest of Greater Amberjack in state waters, via executive order. This is also an effort to create consistent regulations between state and federal rules, additionally, Greater Amberjack are currently being over-fished, and are being managed on a stock rebuilding campaign. You can read more details here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3663efa

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