South Atlantic Federal Regulations

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

Commercial:

Limited access permit required.

• 16" TL size limit.
• During May and June, possession limited to 10 per person per day or per trip, whichever is more restrictive.
• Gear restrictions apply.

Recreational:

• 16" TL size limit.
• Included in 10 snapper per person limit. See updated Recreational Regulations Summary (pdf) on the Regulations by Species homepage.
• Gear restrictions apply.