Yellowedge grouperin Florida (Gulf)
Hyporthodus flavolimbatus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for yellowedge grouper in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
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.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
How to tell it
Tan deep-drop grouper; every fin trimmed in yellow. More on the yellowedge grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowedge grouper in other states
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Get the appYellowedge grouper in Florida (Gulf): the questions
What is the size limit for yellowedge grouper in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many yellowedge 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 yellowedge grouper season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) yellowedge 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.