Physical description:

Similar to red snapper.

Biological description:

Similar to red snapper.

South Atlantic Federal Regulations

(For areas three-200 miles off the coasts of NC, SC, GA, and East Florida)

Commercial:

Limited access permit required.

• 12" TL size limit.
• Must be landed with heads and fins intact.
• Gear restrictions apply.

Recreational:

• Retention limit of 10 snappers per person. See updated Recreational Regulations Summary (pdf) on the Regulations by Species Announcements section.
• 12" TL size limit.
• Must be landed with head and fins intact.
• Gear restrictions apply.