May 1, 2021 Species Re openings

Saturday, April 24, 2021

On May 1st. season for grouper, hogfish, and blueline tilefish will reopen in Atlantic federal and Florida State waters.


Hogfish will stay open through Oct. 31, 2021, on the east coast of Florida as well as south and east of Cape Sable on the Gulf coast.

Blueline tilefish will remain open through Aug. 31, 2021.

On the east coast of Florida and the state waters off Monroe County;  Gag grouper, Red grouper, Black Grouper, Yellowmouth and Yellowfin grouper, Scamp, Red Hind, Coney, and Graysby grouper will remain open through December 31st.

Additional information on Grouper size limits and gear restrictions is available HERE.    

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