Federal rule (Gulf federal waters) · Texas lists none of its own
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
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 states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowedge grouper in Texas?
No size limit.
How many yellowedge grouper can you keep in Texas?
Within 4-grouper aggregate (4 groupers combined per person per day). Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is yellowedge grouper season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record yellowedge grouper?
49 lb, Gulf of America (2024).
How current is this Texas yellowedge 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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