Warsaw grouperin Florida (Atlantic)
Hyporthodus nigritus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for Warsaw grouper in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Harvest prohibited in Atlantic federal waters.
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.
Must be released immediately.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Florida (Atlantic) state record
436.75 lb, Destin, 1985. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep-water giant; the only grouper with 10 dorsal spines and an elongated second spine. More on the Warsaw grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for Warsaw grouper in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many Warsaw grouper can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 per vessel per day (state waters). It counts toward an aggregate: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is Warsaw grouper season in Florida (Atlantic)?
State waters open year-round.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record Warsaw grouper?
436.75 lb, Destin (1985).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) Warsaw 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.