South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Triggerfish, Ocean

Triggerfish, Ocean

Canthidermis sufflamen
Recreational
All areas are open for recreational fishing.
Commercial
All areas are open for commercial fishing.

Ocean triggerfish are considered and Ecosystem Component species. Ecosystem Component species are species that do not require conservation and management under a federal fishery management plan, but are included in order to achieve ecosystem management objectives.

Regulations

NC, SC, GA, FL

  • Season is currently open.
  • Notes: Federal regulations are no longer in effect for this species. State regulations may apply.

    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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