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An updated version of the publication "Fishing Regulations for U.S. South Atlantic Federal Waters" is currently under development and will be posted here as it becomes available.  Please check the regulations below for individual species and note changes to regulations as posted in the Announcements section of this page.

 

 
  
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The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for the conservation and management of many species found in Federal waters in the south Atlantic region. For example, a total of 73 species of fish are included in the Snapper Grouper managment complex. Click the link for a list of managed species (pdf). Fishery management plans developed by the Council include: Calico Scallop, Coastal Migratory Pelagics (includes king & Spanish mackerel), Coral, Dolphin and Wahoo, Golden Crab, Sargassum, Shrimp (including rock shrimp), Snapper /Grouper, and Spiny Lobster.

Listed below are species commonly found in the south Atlantic. Many are managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Click on the common name of each species for additional information including illustrations, biological characteristics, current regulations and/or contact information regarding the regulatory agency responsible for its management.

The fish graphics and biological characteristics found on this site were provided courtesy of Chuck Manooch and Duane Raver from their book, Fishes of the Southeastern United States.

 Common NameSorted By Common Name In Ascending OrderSpecies NameManaging Agency(s)
Almaco JackSeriola rivolianaSAFMC
Atlantic SpadefishChaetodipterus faberSAFMC
Banded RudderfishSeriola zonataSAFMC
Bank Sea BassCentropristis ocyurusSAFMC
Bigeye TunaThunnus obesusNMFS
Blackfin Snappper Lutjanus buccanella SAFMC
Black GrouperMycteroperca bonaciSAFMC
Black Margate Anisotremus surinamensisSAFMC
Black Sea Bass Centropristis striata SAFMC
Black SnapperApsilus dentatus SAFMC
Bluefin Tuna Thunnus thynnus NMFS
BluefishPomatomus saltatrix ASMFC , MAFMC
Blueline TilefishCaulolatilus microps SAFMC
Blue MarlinMakaira nigricansNMFS
Blue Stripe GruntHaemulon sciurus SAFMC
CeroScomberomorus regalis SAFMC , GMFMC
CobiaRachycentron canadum SAFMC , GMFMC
Coney Epinephelus fulvus SAFMC
Cubera Snapper Lutjanus cyanopterus SAFMC
Dog Snapper Lutjanus jocu SAFMC
Dolphin Fish Coryphaena hippurus SAFMC , GMFMC
French Grunt Haemulon flavolineatum SAFMC
Gag Grouper Mycteroperca microlepis SAFMC
Golden Crab Chaceon fenneri SAFMC
Golden Tilefish Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps SAFMC
Goliath Grouper Epinephelus itajara SAFMC
Graysby Epinephelus cruentatus SAFMC
Gray Snapper Lutjanus griseus SAFMC
Gray Triggerfish Balistes capriscus SAFMC
Greater Amberjack Seriola dumerili SAFMC
Hogfish Lachnolaimus maximus SAFMC
Jolthead Porgy Calamus bajonado SAFMC
King Mackerel Scomberomorus cavalla SAFMC, GMFMC
Knobbed Porgy Calamus nodosus SAFMC
Lane Snapper Lutjanus synagris SAFMC
Lesser Amberjack Seriola fasciata SAFMC
Little Tunny Euthynnus alletteratus SAFMC , GMFMC
Mahogany Snapper Lutjanus mahogoni SAFMC
Margate Haemulon album SAFMC
Misty Grouper Epinephelus mystacinus SAFMC
Mutton Snapper Lutjanus analis SAFMC
Nassau Grouper Epinephelus striatus SAFMC
Ocean Triggerfish Canthidermis sufflamen SAFMC
Penaeid Shrimp(three species)SAFMC
Queen Snapper Etelis oculatus SAFMC
Queen Triggerfish Balistes vetula SAFMC
Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus ASMFC
Red Grouper Epinephelus morio SAFMC
Red Hind Epinephelus guttatus SAFMC
Red Porgy Pagrus pagrus SAFMC
Red Snapper Lutjanus campechanus SAFMC
Rock Hind Epinephelus adscensionis SAFMC
Rock Sea Bass Centropristis philadelphica SAFMC
Rock Shrimp Sicyonia brevirostris SAFMC
Sailfish Istiophorus platypterus NMFS
Saucereye Porgy Calamus calamus SAFMC
Scamp Mycteroperca phenax SAFMC
Schoolmaster Lutjanus apodus SAFMC
Scup Stenotomus chrysops SAFMC
Sharks (Several species) NMFS
Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus SAFMC
Silk Snapper Lutjanus vivanus SAFMC
Snowy Grouper Epinephelus niveatus SAFMC
Spanish Mackerel Scomberomorus maculatus SAFMC
Speckled Hind Epinephelus drummondhayi SAFMC
Spiny Lobster Panulirus argus SAFMC, GMFMC
Swordfish Xiphias gladius NMFS
Tiger Grouper Mycteroperca tigris SAFMC
Tomtate Haemulon aurolineatum SAFMC
Vermilion Snapper Rhomboplites aurorubens SAFMC
Wahoo Acanthocybium solanderi SAFMC
Warsaw Grouper Epinephelus nigritus SAFMC
Weakfish Cynoscion regalis ASFMC
Whiteboned PorgyCalamus leucosteusSAFMC
White Grunt Haemulon plumieri SAFMC
White Marlin Tetrapturus albidus SAFMC
WreckfishPolyprion americanusSAFMC
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacaresNMFS
Yellowmouth GrouperMycteroperca interstilitialisSAFMC
Yellowtail SnapperOcyrus chrysurusSAFMC
  
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Snapper Grouper Recreational Regulations Summary (PDF)

 

Note! Commercial fishery for vermilion snapper in South Atlantic to close, effective March 19, 2010. NOAA Fisheries has determined quota will be reached. Read Fishery Bulletin (posted 3/10/10).

Note! King mackerel trip limit to decrease to 500 lbs per day, beginning February 7, 2010, for commercial hook-and-line vessels in southern FL west coast subzone. Read Fishery Bulletin.

Note! Commercial fishery for Gulf group king mackerel in FL east coast subzone to reopen, effective March 3rd through March 8th, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin.

New! Daily vessel trip limit for golden tilefish commercial fishery in South Atlantic reduced to 300 lbs, effective March 18, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin (posted 3/9/10).

Reminder! Seasonal boundary shift for Atlantic and Gulf group king mackerel off the FL coast begins April 1, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin (posted 3/8/10).

Note! NOAA announces Interim Rule regulations to reduce overfishing of red snapper. Prohibition on recreational and commercial harvest of red snapper becomes effective January 4, 2010 until June 2, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin and NOAA announcement for details. Read Federal Register Notice, published 12/4/09.

Reminder! Seasonal prohibition on harvest of shallow water snapper-grouper species effective January 1, 2010. Read Fishery Bulletin.

Note! Commercial black sea bass fishery to close, effective December 20, 2009. NOAA Fisheries Service has determined commercial quota to be met. Read Fishery Bulletin.

Note! Final Rule implementing Snapper Grouper Amendment 15B published. Prohibits sale of snapper grouper harvested or possessed under bag limits and includes other actions. Read Fishery Bulletin reminder for more information.

Reminder! Recreational fishery for vermilion snapper closed November 1, 2009. Read more.

Note!  Final Rule implementing Snapper Grouper Amendment 16 published. New Regulations for both commercial and recreational fishery effective July 29, 2009.  Read Fishery Bulletin reminder for more information.   

Note: Golden Tilefish Commercial Fishery Closed effective July 15, 2009.  See Fishery Bulletin

Note: King Mackerel Commercial Fishery Seasonal Boundary Shifts begin April 1, 2009. Read Fishery Bulletin (posted March 13,2009).

Note: Regulations for Marine Protected Areas effective February 12, 2009. Fishing for all snapper grouper species prohibited in MPAs. Read more...

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Download your copy of the South Atlantic's Regulations for Deepwater Marine Protected Areas publication (PDF).

Control Dates in Effect for Some Commercial Fisheries - Read More...

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Download Oculina Regulations Summary (PDF)

Additional information about Oculina coral and Special Management Areas

 

 

 

 
 
 
  
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