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Gulf Red Grouper Remains Open

It’s legal to keep red grouper in the Gulf, but releasing one like this-with obvious signs of barotrauma-requires a descending device. Phil Hollandsworth There's good news for Gulf grouper anglers. On ...
Bradenton Herald

Grouper season is over, but Bradenton-area angler says these fish also make a tasty meal

With gag grouper and red grouper season now closed for the remainder of 2024, offshore anglers may need to change up their tactics for a full fish box. While grouper anglers usually rely on heavy ...
WCTV

NOAA Fisheries launches emergency rule to increase Gulf Red Grouper catch limits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] is taking emergency action to increase red grouper catch limits through the end of the year. The emergency rule is ...
Bradenton Herald

‘A slap in the face?’ Local anglers say Gulf’s gag grouper fishing season is too short

In June, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announced that 2024’s recreational gag grouper season would open Sept. 1 and close Sept. 16. The disclosure of only 15 days for one of the Gulf’s ...