{"id":299255,"date":"2026-06-07T16:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299255\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T16:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:18:11","slug":"fwc-bans-snowy-grouper-harvest-in-florida-atlantic-waters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/299255\/","title":{"rendered":"FWC Bans Snowy Grouper Harvest in Florida Atlantic Waters"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has temporarily closed the recreational harvest of snowy grouper in all Atlantic state waters, including off Monroe County, starting from June 7 at 12:01 a.m. <\/p>\n

This choice aims to prevent exceeding the quota and to help rebuild the fishery for the future. <\/p>\n

Additional Dates to Know<\/p>\n

The June 7 snowy grouper closure mirrored federal waters, and the FWC closed recreational gag grouper harvest in Atlantic state waters, including Monroe County, starting Aug. 2. <\/p>\n

This decision aligns with adjacent federal rules to protect the population.<\/p>\n

The Gulf greater amberjack recreational season in federal waters begins on September 1 and runs for 43 days, closing at 12:01 a.m. on October 14.<\/p>\n

Fishermen should be aware of the gag grouper closure starting on August 2. Additionally, the recreational season for Gulf greater amberjack in federal waters will run from September 1 to October 14.<\/p>\n

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