Gulf and Atlantic Harvests Closing

Recreational Harvest of Gulf Red Grouper Closes July 1

Recreational harvest of red grouper in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico, excluding waters of Monroe County, closes July 1 and will remain closed through Dec. 31, 2024. 

This closure was based on an executive order issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at the May Commission meeting to prevent overfishing and help ensure fishing opportunities. This closure is consistent with the closure in Gulf federal waters.  

The recreational harvest of snowy grouper and red porgy in state waters of the Atlantic will also close on July 1, with the last day of harvest for both species being June 30.  Harvest will reopen for both snowy grouper and red porgy in Atlantic state waters on May 1, 2025.

Last year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved recreational management changes for both snowy grouper and red porgy to be consistent with recent federal changes. These seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable fisheries for the future.

For current recreational red grouper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and then “Grouper.” For current recreational snowy grouper or red porgy regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” then “Reef Fish” and then “Grouper” or “Red Porgy.” You can also download the Fish Rules App to keep up to date on current recreational regulations.