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Snowy grouperin Florida (Gulf)

Hyporthodus niveatus

Recreational rule, FWC 2026, checked Sep 20, 2026. The official rulebook is the final word.

Studio photograph of a Snowy Grouper (Hyporthodus niveatus), side view, on a white background

The rule in Florida (Gulf)

Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for snowy grouper in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.

SizeNo size limit
BagUp to 4 within 4-grouper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-round

Counts toward an aggregate limit: Gulf 4-grouper aggregate.

FWC 2026· checked Open

Beyond 9 miles: federal waters

A different rule past the 9-mile line, written by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.

SizeNo size limit
BagWithin 4-grouper aggregate (4 groupers combined per person per day)
SeasonOpen year-round

NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20

How to tell it

Deep-drop grouper; juveniles wear white pearl spots. More on the snowy grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.

Snowy grouper in other states

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Snowy grouper in Florida (Gulf): the questions

What is the size limit for snowy grouper in Florida (Gulf)?

No size limit.

How many snowy grouper can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?

Up to 4 within 4-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Gulf 4-grouper aggregate.

When is snowy grouper season in Florida (Gulf)?

Open year-round.

How current is this Florida (Gulf) snowy 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.