South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Snapper Grouper Regulatory Amendment 26

Amendment Summary

Re-evaluation of recreational aggregates, bag limits, and season closures.

Amendment documents

Implemented Regulations

  • Removed 12-in TL rec min size limit for the deepwater snappers.
  • Reduced rec min size for gray triggerfish to 12-in FL in EEZ off east Florida only.
  • Specified no more than 10 fish of any one species can be retained in the 20-fish aggregate.