South Atlantic Federal Regulations

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

CLOSED TO POSSESSION OR HARVEST IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC EEZ (FEDERAL WATERS) SINCE 1992.

 

See updated Recreational Regulations Summary (pdf) in the Regulations by Species Announcement section.  

Note:  Both Goliath grouper and Nassau grouper must be released by cutting the line and NOT removed from the water.