French Grunt

Haemulon flavolineatum

Managed by: SAFMC

The French grunt occurs in the Western Atlantic from Bermuda, South Carolina (USA), northern Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Brazil. It occurs in large schools on rocky and coral reefs to depths of 60 m (197 ft). Juveniles are abundant in nearshore seagrass beds. Maximum reported size is 30.0 cm (11.9 in) TL (male).

South Atlantic Federal Regulations

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

Commercial:

Limited access permit required.

• Must be landed with heads and fins intact.
• Gear restrictions apply.

Recreational:

• Must be landed with heads and fins intact.
• Recreational retention limits apply.
• Gear restrictions apply.