Gulf grouper and snapper season changes Jan. 1  

December 21, 2021

Several species of grouper and snapper will either open or close to harvest in Gulf state waters starting Jan. 1.

  • Red grouper will reopen to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters (excluding Monroe County).
  • Blackfin, silk, queen and wenchman snappers will reopen to recreational and commercial harvest in Gulf state waters.
  • Gag grouper will close to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters.

For more on these regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and select “Recreational Regulations” or download the Fish Rules App at Instagram.com/FishRulesApp or Facebook.com/FishRulesApp.

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