Scamp grouperin Florida (Atlantic)
Mycteroperca phenax
Also called Broomtail.
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for scamp grouper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
Measured as total length (TL): snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
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
Florida (Atlantic) state record
29.6 lb, Gulf of Mexico, 2021. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Tan-gray with small dark dot clusters; broom-tail streamers on big fish. More on the scamp grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for scamp grouper in Florida (Atlantic)?
20 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, with the tail lobes squeezed together.
How many scamp grouper 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 scamp grouper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open May 1-Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record scamp grouper?
29.6 lb, Gulf of Mexico (2021).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) scamp 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.