Graysbyin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for graysby in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Small brown grouper with 3–5 dark dots along the dorsal base. More on the graysby page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Graysby in other states
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Get the appGraysby in Florida (Atlantic): the questions
What is the size limit for graysby in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many graysby can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
Up to 3 within 3-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is graysby season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open May 1-Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) graysby rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.