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.