Florida Grouper Fish
But which coast you re on gulf coast to the west or atlantic coast to the east will determine what you can harvest and when.
Florida grouper fish. Fishbusterz retail is one of the largest seafood markets in florida especializing in local catch. Fishing for grouper off the florida coast is always a day of fun and excitement. There are more than 400 different species of grouper in the sea but the most popular florida favorites are black grouper red grouper and gag. Grouper are managed differently in gulf versus atlantic and in state versus federal waters.
A group of fishermen were able to witness a 500 pound grouper s rare meal during a fishing trip off the coast of everglades city fla last week. Grouper season 2020 in florida. We pack fresh fish with frozen gel packs and ship your fresh never frozen products directly to your door usually next day. Fresh fish direct from the shores of the florida keys right to your door.
One of the largest species of grouper in the atlantic black grouper are loved by commercial crews and recreational anglers alike. Description fresh never frozen florida gulf grouper caught directly from our boat locally in st petersburg gulf waters. The fwc florida fish and wildlife conservation commission manages the gulf of mexico and atlantic ocean differently and it s important to know what s in season and what you can harvest from each shoreline. Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 nautical miles.
Atlantic state waters are from shore to 3 nautical miles. It also has five dark body bands or stripes that are most visible on young goliath. This type of fish has a very mild flavor somewhere in between seabass and halibut with a light sweet taste and large chunky flakes almost like lobster or crab. Massive fish pulls 2 florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in a 450 pound grouper left two anglers with the catch and the story of a lifetime.
A 40 lb fish is considered a real trophy. Other reef fish if no season information is provided the species is open year round amberjack greater l x great barracuda n hogfish l x triggerfish gray l x red porgy u l tilefish golden l amberjack lesser banded rudderfish l x black sea bass u l. We fillet fish in our state inspected retail facility. They can grow to well over 4 feet and easily top 100 pounds.