Sea Bass, Black
Sea Bass, Black
Centropristis striataThe larger individuals of black sea bass are black, while the smaller induviduals are more of a dusky brown. The exposed parts of scales are paler than the margins, giving the fish the appearance of being barred with a series of longitudinal dots. The belly is only slightly lighter in color than the sides. The fins are dark, and the dorsal is marked with a series of white spots and bands. The upper portion of the caudal fin ends as a filament. During spawning, males may have a conspicuous blue nuchal hump.
The black sea bass is a temperate marine species that inhabits irregular hard-bottom areas, such as wrecks or reefs. They are found from Cape Cod to Cape Canaveral, and those found in the South Atlantic Bight usually occur more inshore with other tropical reef fish such as snappers, groupers, porgies and grunts. Black sea bass are protogynous hermaphrodites, that is, they change sex with size. Large individuals are males, and smaller individuals are female. The number of eggs produced in a spawning season ranges from 30 thousand to 500 thousand depending on the size of the fish. The spawning season is June through October in the Mid-Atlantic Bight, and February through May in the South Atlantic Bight. Females reach sexual maturity when they are 7.5 inches long, and males when they are 9 inches long. Black sea bass may live up to 20 years, although fish older than 9 years are rare. The maximum size attained is 24 inches and 6 pounds. Black sea bass are opportunistic feeders eating whatever is available, preferring crabs, shrimp, worms, small fish and clams.
Regulations
NC, SC, GA, FL
- Season is currently open.
- 7 Bag Limit
- Min. Size: 13 in Total Length
Notes:
A descending device is required on board all vessels fishing for or possessing snapper and grouper species in federal waters of the South Atlantic. The descending device must be readily available for use and attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line. Get more information at Best Fishing Practices Webpage.
Must be landed with head and fins intact.
North of Cape Hatteras (35 deg 15.0321′ N) black sea bass minimum size limit is 12.5 inches total length, the bag limit is 15 per person per day, and open seasons are May 15 – September 21 and October 22 – December 31.
If you are bringing fish back to the U.S. from the Bahamas by water, please see Bringing fish back from the Bahamas.
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Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats:
- If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that fish.
- If a federally permitted vessel fishing in state waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters but open in state waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that species.
- If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in state waters but open to harvest in federal waters, they may retain that fish if they do not stop to fish in state waters when returning to port. All gear must be stowed.
Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats must have the following on board:
- The 2019 version of the NMFS document titled “Careful Release Protocols for Sea Turtle Release with Minimal Injury” (document may be electronic).
- NMFS sea turtle handling and release guidelines placard
- Required release and handling gears
See Snapper Grouper Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Release Gear Requirements for more information.
For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.
To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.
Gear Description: Allowable gear includes vertical hook-and-line, including hand line and bandit gear, and spearfishing gear without rebreathers. When fishing for or possessing snapper grouper species in federal waters of the South Atlantic, the following regulations apply: (1) Use of a dehooking tool is required. (2) The use of non-stainless steel hooks is required when using hook-and-line gear with natural baits. In waters North of 28-degrees N. latitude, the use of non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks is required when fishing for snapper grouper species using hook-and-line gear with natural baits. (3) A descending device is required on board all vessels and must be readily available for use (attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line). See below for more details.
South Atlantic Unlimited Snapper Grouper – South Atlantic EEZ
- Season is currently open.
- Min. Size: 11 in Total Length
- 300 lbs Gutted Weight Trip Limit
- Quota: Commercial ACL- 276490 lbs Gutted Weight
14.9% harvested - Fishing Year: Jan 1 – dec 31
Areas
Area 51 Spawning SMZ
Area 51 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 35.250' N 79° 28.600' W32° 35.250' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 28.600' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Area 53 Spawning SMZ
Area 53 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 22.650' N 79° 22.250' W32° 22.650' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 22.250' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Artificial Reef A
Artificial Reef—A is bounded on the north by 30°57.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°55.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°13.9′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°16.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit
Artificial Reef Alt
Artificial Reef—ALT is bounded on the north by 31°18.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°07.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°09.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef C
Artificial Reef—C is bounded on the north by 30°52.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°50.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°08.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°10.9′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef Cat
Artificial Reef—CAT is bounded on the north by 31°40.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°38.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°58.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef CCA
Artificial Reef—CCA is bounded on the north by 31°43.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°41.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°40.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°42.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DRH
Artificial Reef—DRH is bounded on the north by 31°18.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.6′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.0′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DUA
Artificial Reef—DUA is bounded on the north by 31°47.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°45.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°52.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°54.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DW
Artificial Reef—DW is bounded on the north by 31°22.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°20.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°49.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef F
Artificial Reef—F is bounded on the north by 31°06.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°04.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°10.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°13.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef G
Artificial Reef—G is bounded on the north by 31°00.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°58.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.2′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef H
Key Biscayne/Artificial Reef—H is bounded on the north by 25°42.82′ N. lat.; on the south by 25°41.32′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.22′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°05.53′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Artificial Reef J
Artificial Reef—J is bounded on the north by 31°36.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°34.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°47.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°50.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KBY
Artificial Reef—KBY is bounded on the north by 30°48.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°46.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°15.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°17.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KC
Artificial Reef—KC is bounded on the north by 31°51.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°49.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.7′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KTK
Artificial Reef—KTK is bounded on the north by 31°31.3′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°29.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°59.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°01.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef L
Artificial Reef—L is bounded on the north by 31°46.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°44.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°34.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°37.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef MRY
Artificial Reef—MRY is bounded on the north by 30°47.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°45.5′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°05.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°07.8′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SAV
Artificial Reef—SAV is bounded on the north by 31°55.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°53.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SFC
Artificial Reef—SFC is bounded on the north by 31°00.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°59.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°02.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°03.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef WW
Artificial Reef—WW is bounded on the north by 31°43.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°42.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°57.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°59.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Beaufort 45ft Reef
Beaufort 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°07.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°06.65′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°28.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°29.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Betsy Ross Reef
Betsy Ross Reef is bounded on the north by 32°03.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°02.88′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°24.57′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°25.50′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Bill Perry Jr Reef
Bill Perry Jr. Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.20′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°32.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°33.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Blake Ridge Diapir
In Blake Ridge Diapir no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
BP 25 Reef
BP-25 Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.70′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Cape Fear Lophelia Banks
In Cape Fear Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks
In Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Romain Reef
Cape Romain Reef is bounded on the north by 33°00.00′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°59.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°02.01′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°02.62′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit..All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Capers Reef
Capers Reef is bounded on the north by 32°45.45′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°43.91′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°33.81′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°35.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston 60ft Reef
Charleston 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.60′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°39.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°40.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°9'.65 N, 9.2 W; the northeast corner at 32°7'.155 N, 79°5.595' W; the southwest corner at 32°2.36' N, 79°9'.975 W; and the southeast corner at 32°5.'04 N, 79°13.575' W. Location: 50 nautical miles southeast of Charleston Harbor, SC. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowedTrolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
CJ Davidson Reef
CJ Davidson Reef is bounded on the north by 33°06.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°05.48′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.27′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.39′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Comanche Reef
Comanche Reef is bounded on the north by 32°27.40′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°26.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°18.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Devil's Hole Spawning SMZ
Devils Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 34.311' N 78° 34.996' W32° 34.311' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 34.996' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Eagles Nest Reef
Eagles Nest Reef is bounded on the north by 32°01.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°00.98′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°30.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°30.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
East Hump MPA
East Hump MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 24°36.5'N, 80°45.5'W; the northeast corner at 24°32'N, 80°36'W; the southwest corner at 24°32.5'N, 80°48'W; and the southeast corner at 24°27.5'N, 80°38.5'W. Location: 13 nautical miles southeast of Long Key, FL. Size: 5 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto 40ft Reef
Edisto 40 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°25.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°24.78′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°11.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°12.32′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto 60ft Reef
Edisto 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°21.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°20.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.10′ W. longitude; and on the west by 80°05.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto MPA
Edisto MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°24'N, 79°6'W; the northeast corner at 32°24'N, 78°54'W; the southwest corner at 32°18.5'N, 79°6'W; and the southeast corner at 32°18.5'N, 78°54'W. Location: 45 nautical miles southeast of Charleston, SC harbor. Size: 10 X 5 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto Offshore Reef
Edisto Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.30′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°13.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°50.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Fripp Island Reef
Fripp Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.92′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°14.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°21.62′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°22.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Ft Pierce Offshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Offshore Reef is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ W27°22.80′ N 80°03.60′ W27°23.94′ N 80°00.02′ W27°24.85′ N 80°00.33′ W27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ WUse of Sea Bass Pot or Bottom Longline ProhibitedUse of powerhead to take South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper prohibitedA hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper
Ft Pierce Inshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Inshore Reef is bounded on the north by 27°26.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°25.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°09.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°10.36′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. A hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic snapper-grouper. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Georgetown 95ft Reef
Georgetown 95 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°11.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°10.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.63′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgetown Reef
Georgetown Reef is bounded on the north by 33°14.90′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°13.85′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°59.45′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°00.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgia MPA
Georgia MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 31°43'N, 79°31'W; the northeast corner at 31°43'N, 79°21'W; the southwest corner at 31°34'N, 79°39'W; and the southeast corner at 31°34'N, 79°29'W. Location: 69 nautical miles southeast of the mouth of Wassaw Sound, GA. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Greenville Reef
Greenville Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°56.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°54.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°55.25′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Hilton Head Reef
Hilton Head Reef (Artificial Reef—T) is bounded on the north by 32°00.71′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°59.42′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°35.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°36.37′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit
Hunting Island Reef
Hunting Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°13.72′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°12.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°19.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°21.00′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitsAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Kiawah Reef
Kiawah Reef is bounded on the north by 32°29.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°28.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°59.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00.95′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Little River Offshore Reef
Little River Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 33°42.10′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°41.10′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°26.40′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°27.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Snapper Grouper Longline Prohibited Areas
A longline may not be used to fish in the EEZ for South Atlantic snapper-grouper south of 27°10′ N. lat. (due east of the entrance to St. Lucie Inlet, FL); or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), as shown on the latest edition of the largest scale NOAA chart of the location.A person aboard a vessel with a longline on board that fishes on a trip in the South Atlantic EEZ south of 27°10′ N. lat., or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), is limited on that trip to the bag limit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper for which a bag limit is specified, and to zero for all other South Atlantic snapper-grouper.A vessel is considered to have a longline on board when a power-operated longline hauler, a cable or monofilament of diameter and length suitable for use in the longline fishery, and gangions are on board. Removal of any one of these three elements constitutes removal of a longline.
Murrels Inlet 60ft Reef
Murrel's Inlet 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°17.50′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°16.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°44.67′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°45.98′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
New Georgetown 60ft Reef
New Georgetown 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°09.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°07.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°49.95′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
North FL MPA
North Florida MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 30°29'N, 80°14'W; the northeast corner at 30°29'N, 80°2' W; the southwest corner at 30°19'N, 80°14'W; and the southeast corner at 30°19'N, 80°2'W. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
North Inlet 45ft Reef
North Inlet 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.03′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.03′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.31′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.51′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Northern SC MPA
Northern SC MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 32°53.5'N, 9 78°16.75'W; the northeast corner at 32°53.5'N, 78°4.75'W; the southwest corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°16.75'W; and the southeast corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°4.75'W. Location: Approximately 54 nautical miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. Size: Approximately 10 X 5 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern
In the Oculina Bank HAPC, no person may:Use a bottom longline, bottom trawl, dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for or possess rock shrimp in or from the Oculina Bank HAPC, except a shrimp vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for rock shrimp that possesses rock shrimp may transit through the Oculina Bank HAPC if fishing gear is appropriately stowed. For the purpose of this paragraph, transit means a direct and non-stop continuous course through the area, maintaining a minimum speed of five knots as determined by an operating VMS and a VMS minimum ping rate of 1 ping per 5 minutes; fishing gear appropriately stowed means that doors and nets are out of the water.
Oculina Experimental Closed Area (OECA)
No person may fish for South Atlantic snapper-grouper in the experimental closed area, and no person may retain South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or from the area. Any South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken incidentally by hook-and-line gear must be released immediately by cutting the line without removing the fish from the water.
Paradise Reef
Paradise Reef is bounded on the north by 33°31.59′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°30.51′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°57.55′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°58.85′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pawley's Island Reef
Pawleys Island Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.58′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.76′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.29′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.24′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pourtales Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 1
Shrimp Access Area 1 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″; A 30°06′30″ 80°05′39.6″; B 30°03′00″ 80°09′30″; C 30°03′00″ 80°06′00″; D 30°04′00″80°02′45.6″; E 29°59′16″ 80°04′11″; F 29°49′12″ 80°05′44″; G 29°43′59″ 80°06′24″; H 29°38′37″ 80°06′53″; I 29°36′54″ 80°07′18″; J 29°31′59″80°07′32″; K 29°29′14″ 80°07′18″; L 29°21′48″ 80°05′01″; M 29°20′25″ 80°04′29″; N 29°20′25″ 80°03′11″; O 29°21′48″ 80°03′52″; P 29°29′14″ 80°06′08″; Q 29°31′59″ 80°06′23″; R 29°36′54″ 80°06′00″; S 29°38′37″ 80°05′43″; T 29°43′59″ 80°05′14″; U 29°49′12″ 80°04′35″; V 29°59′16″ 80°03′01″; W 30°06′30″ 80°00′53″; Origin 30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 2
Shrimp Access Area 2 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″; A 29°06′56″ 79°59′07″; B 29°05′59″ 79°58′44″; C 29°03′34″ 79°57′37″; D 29°02′11″ 79°56′59″; E 29°00′00″ 79°55′32″; F 28°56′55″ 79°54′22″; G 28°55′00″79°53′31″; H 28°53′35″ 79°52′51″; I 28°51′47″79°52′07″; J 28°50′25″ 79°51′27″; K 28°49′53″ 79°51′20″; L 28°49′01″ 79°51′20″; M 28°48′19″ 79°51′10″; N 28°47′13″ 79°50′59″; O 28°43′30″ 79°50′36″; P 28°41′05″ 79°50′04″; Q 28°40′27″ 79°50′07″; R 28°39′50″ 79°49′56″; S 28°39′04″79°49′58″; T 28°36′43″ 79°49′35″; U 28°35′01″ 79°49′24″; V 28°30′37″ 79°48′35″; W 28°30′37″ 79°47′27″; X 28°35′01″ 79°48′16″; Y 28°36′43″ 79°48′27″; Z 28°39′04″ 79°48′50″; AA 28°39′50″ 79°48′48″; AB 28°40′27″ 79°48′58″; AC 28°41′05″ 79°48′56″; AD 28°43′30″ 79°49′28″; AE 28°47′13″ 79°49′51″; AF 28°48′19″ 79°50′01″; AG 28°49′01″ 79°50′13″; AH 28°49′53″ 79°50′12″; AI 28°50′25″ 79°50′17″; AJ 28°51′47″ 79°50′58″; AK 28°53′35″ 79°51′43″; AL 28°55′00″ 79°52′22″; AM 28°56′55″ 79°53′14″; AN 29°00′00″ 79°54′24″; AO 29°02′11″ 79°55′50″; AP 29°03′34″ 79°56′29″; AQ 29°05′59″ 79°57′35″; AR 29°06′56″ 79°57′59″; AS 29°08′00″ 79°58′34″; Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 3
Shrimp Access Area 3 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″; A 28°11′41″ 79°46′12″; B 28°08′02″ 79°45′45″; C 28°01′20″ 79°45′20″; D 27°58′13″ 79°44′51″; E 27°56′23″ 79°44′53″; F 27°49′40″ 79°44′25″; G 27°46′27″ 79°44′22″; H 27°42′00″ 79°44′33″; I 27°36′08″ 79°44′58″; J 27°30′00″ 79°45′29″; K 27°29′04″ 79°45′47″; L 27°27′05″ 79°45′54″; M 27°25′47″ 79°45′57″; N 27°19′46″ 79°45′14″; O 27°17′54″ 79°45′12″; P 27°12′28″ 79°45′00″; Q 27°07′45″ 79°46′07″; R 27°04′47″ 79°46′29″; S 27°00′43″ 79°46′39″; T 26°58′43″ 79°46′28″; U 26°57′06″ 79°46′32″; V 26°57′06″ 79°44′52″; W 26°58′43″ 79°44′47″; X 27°00′43″ 79°44′58″; Y 27°04′47″ 79°44′48″; Z 27°07′45″ 79°44′26″; AA 27°12′28″ 79°43′19″; AB 27°17′54″ 79°43′31″; AC 27°19′46″ 79°43′33″; AD 27°25′47″ 79°44′15″; AE 27°27′05″ 79°44′12″; AF 27°29′04″ 79°44′06″; AG 27°30′00″ 79°43′48″; AH 27°30′00″ 79°44′22″; AI 27°36′08″ 79°43′50″; AJ 27°42′00″ 79°43′25″; AK 27°46′27″ 79°43′14″; AL 27°49′40″ 79°43′17″; AM 27°56′23″ 79°43′45″; AN 27°58′13″ 79°43′43″; AO 28°01′20″ 79°44′11″; AP 28°04′42″ 79°44′25″; AQ 28°08′02″ 79°44′37″; AR 28°11′41″ 79°45′04″; AS 28°14′00″ 79°45′12″; Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 4
Shrimp Access Area 4 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″; A 26°48′58″ 79°46′56″; B 26°47′01″ 79°47′09″; C 26°46′04″ 79°47′09″; D 26°35′09″ 79°48′01″; E 26°33′37″ 79°48′21″; F 26°27′56″ 79°49′09″; G 26°25′55″ 79°49′30″; H 26°21′05″ 79°50′03″; I 26°20′30″ 79°50′20″; J 26°18′56″ 79°50′17″; K 26°18′56″ 79°48′37″; L 26°20′30″ 79°48′40″; M 26°21′05″ 79°48′08″; N 26°25′55″ 79°47′49″; O 26°27′56″ 79°47′29″; P 26°33′37″ 79°46′40″; Q 26°35′09″ 79°46′20″; R 26°46′04″ 79°45′28″; S 26°47′01″ 79°45′28″; T 26°48′58″ 79°45′15″; U 26°49′58″ 79°45′13″; Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Snowy Grouper Wreck
Snowy Grouper Wreck MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 33°25'N, 77°4.75'W; northeast corner at 33°34.75'N, 76°51.3'W; southwest corner at 33°15.75'N, 77°W; and the southeast corner at 33°25.5'N, 76°46.5'W. Location: Approximately 55 nautical miles southeast of Southport, NC. Size: Approximately 15 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
South Cape Lookout Spawning SMZ
South Cape Lookout SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 33° 53.040' 76° 28.617'; 33° 52.019' 76° 27.798'; 33° 49.946' 76° 30.627'; 33° 51.041' 76° 31.424'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
St Lucie Hump
St. Lucie Hump MPA is bounded on the north by 27°08′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°04′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°58′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00′ W. long. Location: 9 nautical miles southeast of St. Lucie Inlet, FL. Size: 4 X 2 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels may transit through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPA.
Stetson-Miami Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Ten Mile Reef
Ten Mile Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°24.80′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°51.08′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°52.97′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Vermilion Reef
Vermilion Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.80′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°57.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°39.30′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°40.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Warsaw Hole SMZ
Warsaw Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 24° 22.277' 82° 20.417'; 24° 22.277' 82° 18.215'; 24° 20.932' 82° 18.215' 24° 20.932' 82° 20.417'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring prohibited.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Y 73 Reef
Y-73 Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°19.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
AR-130
AR-130. The center of this SMZ is located at 36°00.296′N 75°31.957′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-140
AR-140. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°56.718′ N 75°31.965′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-145
AR-145. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°54.017′ N 75°23.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-220
AR-220. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°08.117′ N 75°40.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-225
AR-225. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.768′ N 75°39.322′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-230
AR-230. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.133′ N 75°42.933′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-250
AR-250. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°56.900′ N 75°54.860′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-255
AR-255. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°55.483′ N 75°57.910′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-285
AR-285. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.383′ N 76°26.350′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-300
AR-300. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°18.517′ N 76°24.133′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-302
AR-302. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°10.265′ N 76°13.703′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-305
AR-305. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°16.683′ N 76°38.650′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-330
AR-330. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.634′ N 76°51.267′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-340
AR-340. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°34.319′ N 76°58.345′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-345
AR-345. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°32.266′ N 76°58.508′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-355
AR-355. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°21.318′ N 77°19.877′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-362
AR-362. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°15.657′ N 77°30.392′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-366
AR-366. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°12.950′ N 77°25.250′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-368
AR-368. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°09.514′ N 77°25.782′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-372
AR-372. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°06.295′ N 77°44.917′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-376
AR-376. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°03.283′ N 77°39.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-382
AR-382. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°58.581′ N 77°41.172′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-386
AR-386. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°57.517′ N 77°33.400′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-400
AR-400. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°29.267′ N 77°35.227′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-420
AR-420. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°51.050′ N 78°06.710′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-440
AR-440. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°49.800′ N 78°13.083′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-445
AR-445. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°44.783′ N 78°14.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-455
AR-455. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°47.033′ N 78°17.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-460
AR-460. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°50.089′ N 78°22.022′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-465
AR-465. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°23.423′ N 78°11.052′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-04 Ron McManus Memorial Reef
PA–04—Ron McManus Memorial Reef. This SMZ is bounded by lines connecting the following corner points: 33°46.400′ N, 78°36.200′ W;33°46.400′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°36.200′ W. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones.Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°34.510′ N 78°51.000′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibitedHarvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°34.300′ N 79°55.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°51.800′ N 79°22.500′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
South Atlantic 225 Snapper Grouper – South Atlantic EEZ
- Season is currently open.
- Min. Size: 11 in Total Length
- 300 lbs Gutted Weight Trip Limit
- Quota: Commercial ACL- 276490 lbs Gutted Weight
14.9% harvested - Fishing Year: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Areas
Area 51 Spawning SMZ
Area 51 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 35.250' N 79° 28.600' W32° 35.250' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 28.600' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Area 53 Spawning SMZ
Area 53 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 22.650' N 79° 22.250' W32° 22.650' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 22.250' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Artificial Reef A
Artificial Reef—A is bounded on the north by 30°57.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°55.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°13.9′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°16.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit
Artificial Reef Alt
Artificial Reef—ALT is bounded on the north by 31°18.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°07.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°09.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef C
Artificial Reef—C is bounded on the north by 30°52.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°50.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°08.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°10.9′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef Cat
Artificial Reef—CAT is bounded on the north by 31°40.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°38.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°58.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef CCA
Artificial Reef—CCA is bounded on the north by 31°43.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°41.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°40.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°42.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DRH
Artificial Reef—DRH is bounded on the north by 31°18.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.6′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.0′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DUA
Artificial Reef—DUA is bounded on the north by 31°47.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°45.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°52.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°54.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DW
Artificial Reef—DW is bounded on the north by 31°22.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°20.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°49.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef F
Artificial Reef—F is bounded on the north by 31°06.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°04.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°10.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°13.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef G
Artificial Reef—G is bounded on the north by 31°00.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°58.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.2′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef H
Key Biscayne/Artificial Reef—H is bounded on the north by 25°42.82′ N. lat.; on the south by 25°41.32′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.22′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°05.53′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Artificial Reef J
Artificial Reef—J is bounded on the north by 31°36.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°34.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°47.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°50.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KBY
Artificial Reef—KBY is bounded on the north by 30°48.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°46.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°15.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°17.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KC
Artificial Reef—KC is bounded on the north by 31°51.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°49.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.7′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KTK
Artificial Reef—KTK is bounded on the north by 31°31.3′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°29.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°59.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°01.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef L
Artificial Reef—L is bounded on the north by 31°46.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°44.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°34.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°37.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef MRY
Artificial Reef—MRY is bounded on the north by 30°47.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°45.5′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°05.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°07.8′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SAV
Artificial Reef—SAV is bounded on the north by 31°55.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°53.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SFC
Artificial Reef—SFC is bounded on the north by 31°00.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°59.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°02.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°03.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef WW
Artificial Reef—WW is bounded on the north by 31°43.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°42.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°57.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°59.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Beaufort 45ft Reef
Beaufort 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°07.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°06.65′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°28.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°29.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Betsy Ross Reef
Betsy Ross Reef is bounded on the north by 32°03.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°02.88′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°24.57′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°25.50′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Bill Perry Jr Reef
Bill Perry Jr. Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.20′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°32.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°33.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Blake Ridge Diapir
In Blake Ridge Diapir no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
BP 25 Reef
BP-25 Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.70′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Cape Fear Lophelia Banks
In Cape Fear Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks
In Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Romain Reef
Cape Romain Reef is bounded on the north by 33°00.00′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°59.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°02.01′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°02.62′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit..All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Capers Reef
Capers Reef is bounded on the north by 32°45.45′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°43.91′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°33.81′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°35.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston 60ft Reef
Charleston 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.60′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°39.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°40.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°9'.65 N, 9.2 W; the northeast corner at 32°7'.155 N, 79°5.595' W; the southwest corner at 32°2.36' N, 79°9'.975 W; and the southeast corner at 32°5.'04 N, 79°13.575' W. Location: 50 nautical miles southeast of Charleston Harbor, SC. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowedTrolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
CJ Davidson Reef
CJ Davidson Reef is bounded on the north by 33°06.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°05.48′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.27′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.39′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Comanche Reef
Comanche Reef is bounded on the north by 32°27.40′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°26.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°18.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Devil's Hole Spawning SMZ
Devils Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 34.311' N 78° 34.996' W32° 34.311' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 34.996' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Eagles Nest Reef
Eagles Nest Reef is bounded on the north by 32°01.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°00.98′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°30.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°30.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
East Hump MPA
East Hump MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 24°36.5'N, 80°45.5'W; the northeast corner at 24°32'N, 80°36'W; the southwest corner at 24°32.5'N, 80°48'W; and the southeast corner at 24°27.5'N, 80°38.5'W. Location: 13 nautical miles southeast of Long Key, FL. Size: 5 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto 40ft Reef
Edisto 40 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°25.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°24.78′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°11.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°12.32′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto 60ft Reef
Edisto 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°21.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°20.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.10′ W. longitude; and on the west by 80°05.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto MPA
Edisto MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°24'N, 79°6'W; the northeast corner at 32°24'N, 78°54'W; the southwest corner at 32°18.5'N, 79°6'W; and the southeast corner at 32°18.5'N, 78°54'W. Location: 45 nautical miles southeast of Charleston, SC harbor. Size: 10 X 5 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto Offshore Reef
Edisto Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.30′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°13.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°50.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Fripp Island Reef
Fripp Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.92′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°14.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°21.62′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°22.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Ft Pierce Inshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Inshore Reef is bounded on the north by 27°26.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°25.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°09.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°10.36′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. A hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic snapper-grouper. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Ft Pierce Offshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Offshore Reef is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ W27°22.80′ N 80°03.60′ W27°23.94′ N 80°00.02′ W27°24.85′ N 80°00.33′ W27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ WUse of Sea Bass Pot or Bottom Longline ProhibitedUse of powerhead to take South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper prohibitedA hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper
Georgetown 95ft Reef
Georgetown 95 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°11.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°10.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.63′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgetown Reef
Georgetown Reef is bounded on the north by 33°14.90′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°13.85′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°59.45′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°00.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgia MPA
Georgia MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 31°43'N, 79°31'W; the northeast corner at 31°43'N, 79°21'W; the southwest corner at 31°34'N, 79°39'W; and the southeast corner at 31°34'N, 79°29'W. Location: 69 nautical miles southeast of the mouth of Wassaw Sound, GA. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Greenville Reef
Greenville Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°56.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°54.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°55.25′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Hilton Head Reef
Hilton Head Reef (Artificial Reef—T) is bounded on the north by 32°00.71′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°59.42′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°35.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°36.37′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit
Hunting Island Reef
Hunting Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°13.72′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°12.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°19.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°21.00′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitsAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Kiawah Reef
Kiawah Reef is bounded on the north by 32°29.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°28.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°59.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00.95′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Little River Offshore Reef
Little River Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 33°42.10′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°41.10′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°26.40′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°27.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Snapper Grouper Longline Prohibited Areas
A longline may not be used to fish in the EEZ for South Atlantic snapper-grouper south of 27°10′ N. lat. (due east of the entrance to St. Lucie Inlet, FL); or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), as shown on the latest edition of the largest scale NOAA chart of the location.A person aboard a vessel with a longline on board that fishes on a trip in the South Atlantic EEZ south of 27°10′ N. lat., or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), is limited on that trip to the bag limit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper for which a bag limit is specified, and to zero for all other South Atlantic snapper-grouper.A vessel is considered to have a longline on board when a power-operated longline hauler, a cable or monofilament of diameter and length suitable for use in the longline fishery, and gangions are on board. Removal of any one of these three elements constitutes removal of a longline.
Murrels Inlet 60ft Reef
Murrel's Inlet 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°17.50′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°16.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°44.67′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°45.98′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
New Georgetown 60ft Reef
New Georgetown 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°09.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°07.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°49.95′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
North FL MPA
North Florida MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 30°29'N, 80°14'W; the northeast corner at 30°29'N, 80°2' W; the southwest corner at 30°19'N, 80°14'W; and the southeast corner at 30°19'N, 80°2'W. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
North Inlet 45ft Reef
North Inlet 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.03′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.03′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.31′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.51′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Northern SC MPA
Northern SC MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 32°53.5'N, 9 78°16.75'W; the northeast corner at 32°53.5'N, 78°4.75'W; the southwest corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°16.75'W; and the southeast corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°4.75'W. Location: Approximately 54 nautical miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. Size: Approximately 10 X 5 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern
In the Oculina Bank HAPC, no person may:Use a bottom longline, bottom trawl, dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for or possess rock shrimp in or from the Oculina Bank HAPC, except a shrimp vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for rock shrimp that possesses rock shrimp may transit through the Oculina Bank HAPC if fishing gear is appropriately stowed. For the purpose of this paragraph, transit means a direct and non-stop continuous course through the area, maintaining a minimum speed of five knots as determined by an operating VMS and a VMS minimum ping rate of 1 ping per 5 minutes; fishing gear appropriately stowed means that doors and nets are out of the water.
Oculina Experimental Closed Area (OECA)
No person may fish for South Atlantic snapper-grouper in the experimental closed area, and no person may retain South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or from the area. Any South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken incidentally by hook-and-line gear must be released immediately by cutting the line without removing the fish from the water.
Paradise Reef
Paradise Reef is bounded on the north by 33°31.59′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°30.51′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°57.55′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°58.85′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pawley's Island Reef
Pawleys Island Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.58′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.76′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.29′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.24′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pourtales Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 1
Shrimp Access Area 1 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″; A 30°06′30″ 80°05′39.6″; B 30°03′00″ 80°09′30″; C 30°03′00″ 80°06′00″; D 30°04′00″80°02′45.6″; E 29°59′16″ 80°04′11″; F 29°49′12″ 80°05′44″; G 29°43′59″ 80°06′24″; H 29°38′37″ 80°06′53″; I 29°36′54″ 80°07′18″; J 29°31′59″80°07′32″; K 29°29′14″ 80°07′18″; L 29°21′48″ 80°05′01″; M 29°20′25″ 80°04′29″; N 29°20′25″ 80°03′11″; O 29°21′48″ 80°03′52″; P 29°29′14″ 80°06′08″; Q 29°31′59″ 80°06′23″; R 29°36′54″ 80°06′00″; S 29°38′37″ 80°05′43″; T 29°43′59″ 80°05′14″; U 29°49′12″ 80°04′35″; V 29°59′16″ 80°03′01″; W 30°06′30″ 80°00′53″; Origin 30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 2
Shrimp Access Area 2 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″; A 29°06′56″ 79°59′07″; B 29°05′59″ 79°58′44″; C 29°03′34″ 79°57′37″; D 29°02′11″ 79°56′59″; E 29°00′00″ 79°55′32″; F 28°56′55″ 79°54′22″; G 28°55′00″79°53′31″; H 28°53′35″ 79°52′51″; I 28°51′47″79°52′07″; J 28°50′25″ 79°51′27″; K 28°49′53″ 79°51′20″; L 28°49′01″ 79°51′20″; M 28°48′19″ 79°51′10″; N 28°47′13″ 79°50′59″; O 28°43′30″ 79°50′36″; P 28°41′05″ 79°50′04″; Q 28°40′27″ 79°50′07″; R 28°39′50″ 79°49′56″; S 28°39′04″79°49′58″; T 28°36′43″ 79°49′35″; U 28°35′01″ 79°49′24″; V 28°30′37″ 79°48′35″; W 28°30′37″ 79°47′27″; X 28°35′01″ 79°48′16″; Y 28°36′43″ 79°48′27″; Z 28°39′04″ 79°48′50″; AA 28°39′50″ 79°48′48″; AB 28°40′27″ 79°48′58″; AC 28°41′05″ 79°48′56″; AD 28°43′30″ 79°49′28″; AE 28°47′13″ 79°49′51″; AF 28°48′19″ 79°50′01″; AG 28°49′01″ 79°50′13″; AH 28°49′53″ 79°50′12″; AI 28°50′25″ 79°50′17″; AJ 28°51′47″ 79°50′58″; AK 28°53′35″ 79°51′43″; AL 28°55′00″ 79°52′22″; AM 28°56′55″ 79°53′14″; AN 29°00′00″ 79°54′24″; AO 29°02′11″ 79°55′50″; AP 29°03′34″ 79°56′29″; AQ 29°05′59″ 79°57′35″; AR 29°06′56″ 79°57′59″; AS 29°08′00″ 79°58′34″; Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 3
Shrimp Access Area 3 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″; A 28°11′41″ 79°46′12″; B 28°08′02″ 79°45′45″; C 28°01′20″ 79°45′20″; D 27°58′13″ 79°44′51″; E 27°56′23″ 79°44′53″; F 27°49′40″ 79°44′25″; G 27°46′27″ 79°44′22″; H 27°42′00″ 79°44′33″; I 27°36′08″ 79°44′58″; J 27°30′00″ 79°45′29″; K 27°29′04″ 79°45′47″; L 27°27′05″ 79°45′54″; M 27°25′47″ 79°45′57″; N 27°19′46″ 79°45′14″; O 27°17′54″ 79°45′12″; P 27°12′28″ 79°45′00″; Q 27°07′45″ 79°46′07″; R 27°04′47″ 79°46′29″; S 27°00′43″ 79°46′39″; T 26°58′43″ 79°46′28″; U 26°57′06″ 79°46′32″; V 26°57′06″ 79°44′52″; W 26°58′43″ 79°44′47″; X 27°00′43″ 79°44′58″; Y 27°04′47″ 79°44′48″; Z 27°07′45″ 79°44′26″; AA 27°12′28″ 79°43′19″; AB 27°17′54″ 79°43′31″; AC 27°19′46″ 79°43′33″; AD 27°25′47″ 79°44′15″; AE 27°27′05″ 79°44′12″; AF 27°29′04″ 79°44′06″; AG 27°30′00″ 79°43′48″; AH 27°30′00″ 79°44′22″; AI 27°36′08″ 79°43′50″; AJ 27°42′00″ 79°43′25″; AK 27°46′27″ 79°43′14″; AL 27°49′40″ 79°43′17″; AM 27°56′23″ 79°43′45″; AN 27°58′13″ 79°43′43″; AO 28°01′20″ 79°44′11″; AP 28°04′42″ 79°44′25″; AQ 28°08′02″ 79°44′37″; AR 28°11′41″ 79°45′04″; AS 28°14′00″ 79°45′12″; Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 4
Shrimp Access Area 4 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″; A 26°48′58″ 79°46′56″; B 26°47′01″ 79°47′09″; C 26°46′04″ 79°47′09″; D 26°35′09″ 79°48′01″; E 26°33′37″ 79°48′21″; F 26°27′56″ 79°49′09″; G 26°25′55″ 79°49′30″; H 26°21′05″ 79°50′03″; I 26°20′30″ 79°50′20″; J 26°18′56″ 79°50′17″; K 26°18′56″ 79°48′37″; L 26°20′30″ 79°48′40″; M 26°21′05″ 79°48′08″; N 26°25′55″ 79°47′49″; O 26°27′56″ 79°47′29″; P 26°33′37″ 79°46′40″; Q 26°35′09″ 79°46′20″; R 26°46′04″ 79°45′28″; S 26°47′01″ 79°45′28″; T 26°48′58″ 79°45′15″; U 26°49′58″ 79°45′13″; Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Snowy Grouper Wreck
Snowy Grouper Wreck MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 33°25'N, 77°4.75'W; northeast corner at 33°34.75'N, 76°51.3'W; southwest corner at 33°15.75'N, 77°W; and the southeast corner at 33°25.5'N, 76°46.5'W. Location: Approximately 55 nautical miles southeast of Southport, NC. Size: Approximately 15 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
South Cape Lookout Spawning SMZ
South Cape Lookout SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 33° 53.040' 76° 28.617'; 33° 52.019' 76° 27.798'; 33° 49.946' 76° 30.627'; 33° 51.041' 76° 31.424'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
St Lucie Hump
St. Lucie Hump MPA is bounded on the north by 27°08′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°04′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°58′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00′ W. long. Location: 9 nautical miles southeast of St. Lucie Inlet, FL. Size: 4 X 2 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels may transit through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPA.
Stetson-Miami Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Ten Mile Reef
Ten Mile Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°24.80′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°51.08′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°52.97′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Vermilion Reef
Vermilion Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.80′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°57.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°39.30′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°40.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Warsaw Hole SMZ
Warsaw Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 24° 22.277' 82° 20.417'; 24° 22.277' 82° 18.215'; 24° 20.932' 82° 18.215' 24° 20.932' 82° 20.417'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring prohibited.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Y 73 Reef
Y-73 Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°19.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
AR-130
AR-130. The center of this SMZ is located at 36°00.296′N 75°31.957′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-140
AR-140. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°56.718′ N 75°31.965′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-145
AR-145. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°54.017′ N 75°23.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-220
AR-220. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°08.117′ N 75°40.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-225
AR-225. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.768′ N 75°39.322′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-230
AR-230. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.133′ N 75°42.933′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-250
AR-250. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°56.900′ N 75°54.860′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-255
AR-255. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°55.483′ N 75°57.910′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-285
AR-285. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.383′ N 76°26.350′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-300
AR-300. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°18.517′ N 76°24.133′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-302
AR-302. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°10.265′ N 76°13.703′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-305
AR-305. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°16.683′ N 76°38.650′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-330
AR-330. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.634′ N 76°51.267′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-340
AR-340. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°34.319′ N 76°58.345′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-345
AR-345. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°32.266′ N 76°58.508′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-355
AR-355. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°21.318′ N 77°19.877′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-362
AR-362. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°15.657′ N 77°30.392′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-366
AR-366. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°12.950′ N 77°25.250′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-368
AR-368. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°09.514′ N 77°25.782′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-372
AR-372. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°06.295′ N 77°44.917′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-376
AR-376. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°03.283′ N 77°39.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-382
AR-382. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°58.581′ N 77°41.172′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-386
AR-386. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°57.517′ N 77°33.400′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-400
AR-400. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°29.267′ N 77°35.227′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-420
AR-420. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°51.050′ N 78°06.710′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-440
AR-440. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°49.800′ N 78°13.083′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-445
AR-445. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°44.783′ N 78°14.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-455
AR-455. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°47.033′ N 78°17.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-460
AR-460. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°50.089′ N 78°22.022′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-465
AR-465. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°23.423′ N 78°11.052′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-04 Ron McManus Memorial Reef
PA–04—Ron McManus Memorial Reef. This SMZ is bounded by lines connecting the following corner points: 33°46.400′ N, 78°36.200′ W;33°46.400′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°36.200′ W. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones.Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°34.510′ N 78°51.000′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibitedHarvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°34.300′ N 79°55.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°51.800′ N 79°22.500′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsement – South of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina through Key West
- Season is currently open.
- Min. Size: 11 in Total Length
- 1000 lbs Gutted Weight Trip Limit
- Quota: Commercial ACL- 276490 lbs Gutted Weight
14.9% harvested - Fishing Year: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Areas
Area 51 Spawning SMZ
Area 51 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 35.250' N 79° 28.600' W32° 35.250' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 27.000' W32° 33.750' N 79° 28.600' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Area 53 Spawning SMZ
Area 53 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 22.650' N 79° 22.250' W32° 22.650' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 20.500' W32° 21.150' N 79° 22.250' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Artificial Reef A
Artificial Reef—A is bounded on the north by 30°57.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°55.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°13.9′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°16.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit
Artificial Reef Alt
Artificial Reef—ALT is bounded on the north by 31°18.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°07.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°09.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef C
Artificial Reef—C is bounded on the north by 30°52.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°50.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°08.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°10.9′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef Cat
Artificial Reef—CAT is bounded on the north by 31°40.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°38.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°58.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef CCA
Artificial Reef—CCA is bounded on the north by 31°43.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°41.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°40.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°42.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DRH
Artificial Reef—DRH is bounded on the north by 31°18.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°16.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.6′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.0′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DUA
Artificial Reef—DUA is bounded on the north by 31°47.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°45.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°52.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°54.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef DW
Artificial Reef—DW is bounded on the north by 31°22.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°20.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°49.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef F
Artificial Reef—F is bounded on the north by 31°06.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°04.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°10.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°13.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef G
Artificial Reef—G is bounded on the north by 31°00.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°58.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°56.8′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°59.2′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef H
Key Biscayne/Artificial Reef—H is bounded on the north by 25°42.82′ N. lat.; on the south by 25°41.32′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.22′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°05.53′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Artificial Reef J
Artificial Reef—J is bounded on the north by 31°36.7′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°34.7′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°47.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°50.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KBY
Artificial Reef—KBY is bounded on the north by 30°48.6′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°46.6′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°15.0′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°17.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KC
Artificial Reef—KC is bounded on the north by 31°51.2′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°49.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.3′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.7′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef KTK
Artificial Reef—KTK is bounded on the north by 31°31.3′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°29.3′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°59.1′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°01.5′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef L
Artificial Reef—L is bounded on the north by 31°46.0′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°44.0′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°34.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°37.1′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef MRY
Artificial Reef—MRY is bounded on the north by 30°47.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°45.5′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°05.5′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°07.8′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SAV
Artificial Reef—SAV is bounded on the north by 31°55.4′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°53.4′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°45.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°47.6′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef SFC
Artificial Reef—SFC is bounded on the north by 31°00.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 30°59.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 81°02.2′ W. long.; and on the west by 81°03.4′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Artificial Reef WW
Artificial Reef—WW is bounded on the north by 31°43.5′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°42.2′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°57.7′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°59.3′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit.
Beaufort 45ft Reef
Beaufort 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°07.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°06.65′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°28.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°29.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Betsy Ross Reef
Betsy Ross Reef is bounded on the north by 32°03.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°02.88′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°24.57′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°25.50′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Bill Perry Jr Reef
Bill Perry Jr. Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.20′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°32.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°33.80′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Blake Ridge Diapir
In Blake Ridge Diapir no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Black Sea Bass Pot Prohibited Area
A sea bass pot may not be used in the South Atlantic EEZ south of 28°35.1′ N. lat. (due east of the NASA Vehicle Assembly Building, Cape Canaveral, FL). A sea bass pot deployed in the EEZ south of 28°35.1′ N. lat. may be disposed of in any appropriate manner by the Assistant Administrator or an authorized officer.
Black Sea Bass Pot Seasonal Closure A
From November 1 through November 30 and from April 1 through April 30, no person may harvest or possess black sea bass in or from the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ either with sea bass pots or from a vessel with sea bass pots on board. No person may harvest or possess black sea bass in or from the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ either with sea bass pots or from a vessel with sea bass pots on board, except that a vessel with a valid commercial permit for snapper-grouper with a sea bass pot endorsement that is in transit and with black sea bass pot gear appropriately stowed may possess black sea bass. In addition, sea bass pots must be removed from the water in the applicable closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ before the applicable time period, and may not be on board a vessel in the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ during the applicable closure, except for such sea bass pot gear appropriately stowed on board a vessel in transit through the closed area. Transit means non-stop progression through the area; fishing gear appropriately stowed means all black sea bass pot gear must be out of the water and on board the deck of the vessel. All buoys must either be disconnected from the gear or stowed within the sea bass pot. Disconnected buoys may remain on deck.
Black Sea Bass Pot Seasonal Closure B
From December 1 through March 31, no person may harvest or possess black sea bass in or from the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ either with sea bass pots or from a vessel with sea bass pots on board in the South Atlantic EEZ. No person may harvest or possess black sea bass in or from the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ either with sea bass pots or from a vessel with sea bass pots on board, except that a vessel with a valid commercial permit for snapper-grouper with a sea bass pot endorsement that is in transit and with black sea bass pot gear appropriately stowed may possess black sea bass. In addition, sea bass pots must be removed from the water in the applicable closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ before the applicable time period, and may not be on board a vessel in the closed area within the South Atlantic EEZ during the applicable closure, except for such sea bass pot gear appropriately stowed on board a vessel in transit through the closed area. Transit means non-stop progression through the area; fishing gear appropriately stowed means all black sea bass pot gear must be out of the water and on board the deck of the vessel. All buoys must either be disconnected from the gear or stowed within the sea bass pot. Disconnected buoys may remain on deck.
BP 25 Reef
BP-25 Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.70′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Cape Fear Lophelia Banks
In Cape Fear Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks
In Cape Lookout Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Cape Romain Reef
Cape Romain Reef is bounded on the north by 33°00.00′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°59.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°02.01′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°02.62′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit..All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Capers Reef
Capers Reef is bounded on the north by 32°45.45′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°43.91′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°33.81′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°35.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston 60ft Reef
Charleston 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.60′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.60′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°39.70′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°40.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA
Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°9'.65 N, 9.2 W; the northeast corner at 32°7'.155 N, 79°5.595' W; the southwest corner at 32°2.36' N, 79°9'.975 W; and the southeast corner at 32°5.'04 N, 79°13.575' W. Location: 50 nautical miles southeast of Charleston Harbor, SC. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowedTrolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
CJ Davidson Reef
CJ Davidson Reef is bounded on the north by 33°06.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°05.48′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.27′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.39′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Comanche Reef
Comanche Reef is bounded on the north by 32°27.40′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°26.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°18.80′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.60′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Devil's Hole Spawning SMZ
Devils Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32° 34.311' N 78° 34.996' W32° 34.311' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 33.220' W32° 32.748' N 78° 34.996' WFishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Eagles Nest Reef
Eagles Nest Reef is bounded on the north by 32°01.48′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°00.98′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°30.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°30.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
East Hump MPA
East Hump MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 24°36.5'N, 80°45.5'W; the northeast corner at 24°32'N, 80°36'W; the southwest corner at 24°32.5'N, 80°48'W; and the southeast corner at 24°27.5'N, 80°38.5'W. Location: 13 nautical miles southeast of Long Key, FL. Size: 5 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto 40ft Reef
Edisto 40 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°25.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°24.78′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°11.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°12.32′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto 60ft Reef
Edisto 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 32°21.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°20.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°04.10′ W. longitude; and on the west by 80°05.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Edisto MPA
Edisto MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 32°24'N, 79°6'W; the northeast corner at 32°24'N, 78°54'W; the southwest corner at 32°18.5'N, 79°6'W; and the southeast corner at 32°18.5'N, 78°54'W. Location: 45 nautical miles southeast of Charleston, SC harbor. Size: 10 X 5 nautical miles. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Edisto Offshore Reef
Edisto Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.30′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°13.90′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°50.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Fripp Island Reef
Fripp Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°15.92′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°14.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°21.62′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°22.90′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Ft Pierce Inshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Inshore Reef is bounded on the north by 27°26.8′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°25.8′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°09.24′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°10.36′ W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. A hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic snapper-grouper. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited.
Ft Pierce Offshore Reef
Ft. Pierce Offshore Reef is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ W27°22.80′ N 80°03.60′ W27°23.94′ N 80°00.02′ W27°24.85′ N 80°00.33′ W27°23.68′ N 80°03.95′ WUse of Sea Bass Pot or Bottom Longline ProhibitedUse of powerhead to take South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper prohibitedA hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper
Georgetown 95ft Reef
Georgetown 95 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°11.75′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°10.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°24.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°25.63′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgetown Reef
Georgetown Reef is bounded on the north by 33°14.90′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°13.85′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°59.45′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°00.65′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Georgia MPA
Georgia MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 31°43'N, 79°31'W; the northeast corner at 31°43'N, 79°21'W; the southwest corner at 31°34'N, 79°39'W; and the southeast corner at 31°34'N, 79°29'W. Location: 69 nautical miles southeast of the mouth of Wassaw Sound, GA. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Greenville Reef
Greenville Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°56.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°54.25′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°55.25′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Hilton Head Reef
Hilton Head Reef (Artificial Reef—T) is bounded on the north by 32°00.71′ N. lat.; on the south by 31°59.42′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°35.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°36.37′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit
Hunting Island Reef
Hunting Island Reef is bounded on the north by 32°13.72′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°12.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 80°19.23′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°21.00′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitsAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Kiawah Reef
Kiawah Reef is bounded on the north by 32°29.78′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°28.25′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°59.00′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00.95′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Little River Offshore Reef
Little River Offshore Reef is bounded on the north by 33°42.10′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°41.10′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°26.40′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°27.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Snapper Grouper Longline Prohibited Areas
A longline may not be used to fish in the EEZ for South Atlantic snapper-grouper south of 27°10′ N. lat. (due east of the entrance to St. Lucie Inlet, FL); or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), as shown on the latest edition of the largest scale NOAA chart of the location.A person aboard a vessel with a longline on board that fishes on a trip in the South Atlantic EEZ south of 27°10′ N. lat., or north of 27°10′ N. lat. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), is limited on that trip to the bag limit for South Atlantic snapper-grouper for which a bag limit is specified, and to zero for all other South Atlantic snapper-grouper.A vessel is considered to have a longline on board when a power-operated longline hauler, a cable or monofilament of diameter and length suitable for use in the longline fishery, and gangions are on board. Removal of any one of these three elements constitutes removal of a longline.
Murrels Inlet 60ft Reef
Murrel's Inlet 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°17.50′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°16.50′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°44.67′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°45.98′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
New Georgetown 60ft Reef
New Georgetown 60 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°09.25′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°07.75′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°49.95′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°51.45′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
North FL MPA
North Florida MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 30°29'N, 80°14'W; the northeast corner at 30°29'N, 80°2' W; the southwest corner at 30°19'N, 80°14'W; and the southeast corner at 30°19'N, 80°2'W. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
North Inlet 45ft Reef
North Inlet 45 Foot Reef is bounded on the north by 33°21.03′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°20.03′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.31′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.51′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Northern SC MPA
Northern SC MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 32°53.5'N, 9 78°16.75'W; the northeast corner at 32°53.5'N, 78°4.75'W; the southwest corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°16.75'W; and the southeast corner at 32°48.5'N, 78°4.75'W. Location: Approximately 54 nautical miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. Size: Approximately 10 X 5 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
Oculina Bank Habitat Area of Particular Concern
In the Oculina Bank HAPC, no person may:Use a bottom longline, bottom trawl, dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for or possess rock shrimp in or from the Oculina Bank HAPC, except a shrimp vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for rock shrimp that possesses rock shrimp may transit through the Oculina Bank HAPC if fishing gear is appropriately stowed. For the purpose of this paragraph, transit means a direct and non-stop continuous course through the area, maintaining a minimum speed of five knots as determined by an operating VMS and a VMS minimum ping rate of 1 ping per 5 minutes; fishing gear appropriately stowed means that doors and nets are out of the water.
Oculina Experimental Closed Area (OECA)
No person may fish for South Atlantic snapper-grouper in the experimental closed area, and no person may retain South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or from the area. Any South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken incidentally by hook-and-line gear must be released immediately by cutting the line without removing the fish from the water.
Paradise Reef
Paradise Reef is bounded on the north by 33°31.59′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°30.51′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°57.55′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°58.85′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pawley's Island Reef
Pawleys Island Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.58′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°25.76′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°00.29′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°01.24′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Pourtales Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 1
Shrimp Access Area 1 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″; A 30°06′30″ 80°05′39.6″; B 30°03′00″ 80°09′30″; C 30°03′00″ 80°06′00″; D 30°04′00″80°02′45.6″; E 29°59′16″ 80°04′11″; F 29°49′12″ 80°05′44″; G 29°43′59″ 80°06′24″; H 29°38′37″ 80°06′53″; I 29°36′54″ 80°07′18″; J 29°31′59″80°07′32″; K 29°29′14″ 80°07′18″; L 29°21′48″ 80°05′01″; M 29°20′25″ 80°04′29″; N 29°20′25″ 80°03′11″; O 29°21′48″ 80°03′52″; P 29°29′14″ 80°06′08″; Q 29°31′59″ 80°06′23″; R 29°36′54″ 80°06′00″; S 29°38′37″ 80°05′43″; T 29°43′59″ 80°05′14″; U 29°49′12″ 80°04′35″; V 29°59′16″ 80°03′01″; W 30°06′30″ 80°00′53″; Origin 30°06′30″ 80°02′2.4″Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 2
Shrimp Access Area 2 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″; A 29°06′56″ 79°59′07″; B 29°05′59″ 79°58′44″; C 29°03′34″ 79°57′37″; D 29°02′11″ 79°56′59″; E 29°00′00″ 79°55′32″; F 28°56′55″ 79°54′22″; G 28°55′00″79°53′31″; H 28°53′35″ 79°52′51″; I 28°51′47″79°52′07″; J 28°50′25″ 79°51′27″; K 28°49′53″ 79°51′20″; L 28°49′01″ 79°51′20″; M 28°48′19″ 79°51′10″; N 28°47′13″ 79°50′59″; O 28°43′30″ 79°50′36″; P 28°41′05″ 79°50′04″; Q 28°40′27″ 79°50′07″; R 28°39′50″ 79°49′56″; S 28°39′04″79°49′58″; T 28°36′43″ 79°49′35″; U 28°35′01″ 79°49′24″; V 28°30′37″ 79°48′35″; W 28°30′37″ 79°47′27″; X 28°35′01″ 79°48′16″; Y 28°36′43″ 79°48′27″; Z 28°39′04″ 79°48′50″; AA 28°39′50″ 79°48′48″; AB 28°40′27″ 79°48′58″; AC 28°41′05″ 79°48′56″; AD 28°43′30″ 79°49′28″; AE 28°47′13″ 79°49′51″; AF 28°48′19″ 79°50′01″; AG 28°49′01″ 79°50′13″; AH 28°49′53″ 79°50′12″; AI 28°50′25″ 79°50′17″; AJ 28°51′47″ 79°50′58″; AK 28°53′35″ 79°51′43″; AL 28°55′00″ 79°52′22″; AM 28°56′55″ 79°53′14″; AN 29°00′00″ 79°54′24″; AO 29°02′11″ 79°55′50″; AP 29°03′34″ 79°56′29″; AQ 29°05′59″ 79°57′35″; AR 29°06′56″ 79°57′59″; AS 29°08′00″ 79°58′34″; Origin 29°08′00″ 79°59′43″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 3
Shrimp Access Area 3 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″; A 28°11′41″ 79°46′12″; B 28°08′02″ 79°45′45″; C 28°01′20″ 79°45′20″; D 27°58′13″ 79°44′51″; E 27°56′23″ 79°44′53″; F 27°49′40″ 79°44′25″; G 27°46′27″ 79°44′22″; H 27°42′00″ 79°44′33″; I 27°36′08″ 79°44′58″; J 27°30′00″ 79°45′29″; K 27°29′04″ 79°45′47″; L 27°27′05″ 79°45′54″; M 27°25′47″ 79°45′57″; N 27°19′46″ 79°45′14″; O 27°17′54″ 79°45′12″; P 27°12′28″ 79°45′00″; Q 27°07′45″ 79°46′07″; R 27°04′47″ 79°46′29″; S 27°00′43″ 79°46′39″; T 26°58′43″ 79°46′28″; U 26°57′06″ 79°46′32″; V 26°57′06″ 79°44′52″; W 26°58′43″ 79°44′47″; X 27°00′43″ 79°44′58″; Y 27°04′47″ 79°44′48″; Z 27°07′45″ 79°44′26″; AA 27°12′28″ 79°43′19″; AB 27°17′54″ 79°43′31″; AC 27°19′46″ 79°43′33″; AD 27°25′47″ 79°44′15″; AE 27°27′05″ 79°44′12″; AF 27°29′04″ 79°44′06″; AG 27°30′00″ 79°43′48″; AH 27°30′00″ 79°44′22″; AI 27°36′08″ 79°43′50″; AJ 27°42′00″ 79°43′25″; AK 27°46′27″ 79°43′14″; AL 27°49′40″ 79°43′17″; AM 27°56′23″ 79°43′45″; AN 27°58′13″ 79°43′43″; AO 28°01′20″ 79°44′11″; AP 28°04′42″ 79°44′25″; AQ 28°08′02″ 79°44′37″; AR 28°11′41″ 79°45′04″; AS 28°14′00″ 79°45′12″; Origin 28°14′00″ 79°46′20″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Shrimp Access Area 4
Shrimp Access Area 4 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″; A 26°48′58″ 79°46′56″; B 26°47′01″ 79°47′09″; C 26°46′04″ 79°47′09″; D 26°35′09″ 79°48′01″; E 26°33′37″ 79°48′21″; F 26°27′56″ 79°49′09″; G 26°25′55″ 79°49′30″; H 26°21′05″ 79°50′03″; I 26°20′30″ 79°50′20″; J 26°18′56″ 79°50′17″; K 26°18′56″ 79°48′37″; L 26°20′30″ 79°48′40″; M 26°21′05″ 79°48′08″; N 26°25′55″ 79°47′49″; O 26°27′56″ 79°47′29″; P 26°33′37″ 79°46′40″; Q 26°35′09″ 79°46′20″; R 26°46′04″ 79°45′28″; S 26°47′01″ 79°45′28″; T 26°48′58″ 79°45′15″; U 26°49′58″ 79°45′13″; Origin 26°49′58″ 79°46′54″.Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Snowy Grouper Wreck
Snowy Grouper Wreck MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 33°25'N, 77°4.75'W; northeast corner at 33°34.75'N, 76°51.3'W; southwest corner at 33°15.75'N, 77°W; and the southeast corner at 33°25.5'N, 76°46.5'W. Location: Approximately 55 nautical miles southeast of Southport, NC. Size: Approximately 15 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs.
South Cape Lookout Spawning SMZ
South Cape Lookout SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 33° 53.040' 76° 28.617'; 33° 52.019' 76° 27.798'; 33° 49.946' 76° 30.627'; 33° 51.041' 76° 31.424'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
St Lucie Hump
St. Lucie Hump MPA is bounded on the north by 27°08′ N. lat.; on the south by 27°04′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°58′ W. long.; and on the west by 80°00′ W. long. Location: 9 nautical miles southeast of St. Lucie Inlet, FL. Size: 4 X 2 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels may transit through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPA.
Stetson-Miami Terrace
No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel.
Ten Mile Reef
Ten Mile Reef is bounded on the north by 33°26.65′ N. lat.; on the south by 33°24.80′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°51.08′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°52.97′ W. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Vermilion Reef
Vermilion Reef is bounded on the north by 32°57.80′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°57.30′ N. lat.; on the east by 78°39.30′ W. long.; and on the west by 78°40.10′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
Warsaw Hole SMZ
Warsaw Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 24° 22.277' 82° 20.417'; 24° 22.277' 82° 18.215'; 24° 20.932' 82° 18.215' 24° 20.932' 82° 20.417'.Fishing for, possession, and retention of snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring prohibited.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Hooks cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck.
Y 73 Reef
Y-73 Reef is bounded on the north by 32°33.20′ N. lat.; on the south by 32°32.70′ N. lat.; on the east by 79°19.10′ W. long.; and on the west by 79°19.70′ W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutes evidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified §622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit.
AR-130
AR-130. The center of this SMZ is located at 36°00.296′N 75°31.957′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-140
AR-140. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°56.718′ N 75°31.965′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-145
AR-145. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°54.017′ N 75°23.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-220
AR-220. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°08.117′ N 75°40.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-225
AR-225. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.768′ N 75°39.322′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-230
AR-230. The center of this SMZ is located at 35°06.133′ N 75°42.933′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-250
AR-250. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°56.900′ N 75°54.860′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-255
AR-255. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°55.483′ N 75°57.910′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-285
AR-285. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.383′ N 76°26.350′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-300
AR-300. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°18.517′ N 76°24.133′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-302
AR-302. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°10.265′ N 76°13.703′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-305
AR-305. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°16.683′ N 76°38.650′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-330
AR-330. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°33.634′ N 76°51.267′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-340
AR-340. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°34.319′ N 76°58.345′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-345
AR-345. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°32.266′ N 76°58.508′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-355
AR-355. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°21.318′ N 77°19.877′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-362
AR-362. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°15.657′ N 77°30.392′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-366
AR-366. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°12.950′ N 77°25.250′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-368
AR-368. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°09.514′ N 77°25.782′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-372
AR-372. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°06.295′ N 77°44.917′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-376
AR-376. The center of this SMZ is located at 34°03.283′ N 77°39.633′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-382
AR-382. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°58.581′ N 77°41.172′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-386
AR-386. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°57.517′ N 77°33.400′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-400
AR-400. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°29.267′ N 77°35.227′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-420
AR-420. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°51.050′ N 78°06.710′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-440
AR-440. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°49.800′ N 78°13.083′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-445
AR-445. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°44.783′ N 78°14.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-455
AR-455. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°47.033′ N 78°17.883′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-460
AR-460. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°50.089′ N 78°22.022′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
AR-465
AR-465. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°23.423′ N 78°11.052′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-04 Ron McManus Memorial Reef
PA–04—Ron McManus Memorial Reef. This SMZ is bounded by lines connecting the following corner points: 33°46.400′ N, 78°36.200′ W;33°46.400′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°35.600′ W;33°45.900′ N, 78°36.200′ W. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones.Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef
PA-07 Pop Nash Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 33°34.510′ N 78°51.000′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibitedHarvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef
PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°34.300′ N 79°55.100′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef
PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef. The center of this SMZ is located at 32°51.800′ N 79°22.500′ W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit.
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Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 36
Consider the addition of on-demand pots currently used under an exempted fishing permit as an allowable gear for commercial harvest of black sea bass. Revise recreational vessel limits for gag and black grouper.
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