Nassau grouperin Florida (Atlantic)
Epinephelus striatus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for Nassau grouper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
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.
Must be released immediately.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Florida (Atlantic) state record
9 lb, Marathon Key, 2007. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Five dark bars, tuning-fork mark on the forehead, dark saddle on the tail base. More on the Nassau grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep Nassau grouper in Florida (Atlantic)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Atlantic). Release it in the water where you can.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record Nassau grouper?
9 lb, Marathon Key (2007).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) Nassau grouper 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.