Black Grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
AKA:
Blackfin Grouper
Managed by: SAFMC
Physical description:
Similar to gag grouper.
Biological description:
Similar to gag grouper.
South Atlantic Federal Regulations
(For areas three to 200 miles off the coasts of NC, SC, GA, and East Florida)
Seasonal Closure:
Note: There is an annual seasonal closure for the recreational and commercial harvest of all Shallow Water Grouper (gag, black grouper, red grouper, scamp, rock hind, red hind, coney, graysby, yellowfin grouper, yellowmouth grouper, and tiger grouper) January 1 through April 30. See Fishery Bulletin reminder.
Commercial:
- 24" TL size limit. (Note January - April Seasonal Closure)
- Effective January 31, 2011 - There is an aggregate commercial Annual Catch Limit (quota) for gag, black grouper, and red grouper of 662,403 pounds (gw). If either the aggregate Annual Catch Limit or the Annual Catch Limit for gag is met or projected to be met, the commercial possession of shallow-water groupers (gag, black grouper, red grouper, scamp, red hind, yellowmouth grouper, tiger grouper, yellow fin grouper, graysby and coney) is prohibited. See the Final Rule for Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B for details.
- Must be landed with heads and fins intact.
- Gear restrictions apply.
Recreational:
- Included in the 3-grouper per person bag limit, although no more than 1 fish may be a gag OR black grouper. (Note the January - April Seasonal Closure)
- 24" TL size limit.
- Effective January 31, 2011 - An aggregate recreational Annual Catch Limit of 648,663 pounds (gw) is established for gag, black grouper, and red grouper. See the Final Rule for Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B for details.
- Must be landed with head and fins intact.
- Gear restrictions apply.