Federal rule (Gulf federal waters) · Texas lists none of its own
Vessel limit, not per-person: no more than 1 warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · 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.
Warsaw grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Warsaw grouper in Texas?
No size limit.
How many Warsaw grouper can you keep in Texas?
1 per vessel per day within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is Warsaw grouper season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record Warsaw grouper?
370.4 lb, Gulf of America (2010).
How current is this Texas Warsaw grouper rule?
Source: NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 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.
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