Grouper, hogfish, blueline tilefish and other seasons reopen, May 1, in Atlantic
Left to right, FWC illustrations of grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish.
The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean: hogfish, blueline tilefish, and several varieties of grouper - gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin - along with scamp, red hind, rock hind, coney and graysby.
Hogfish will remain open through Oct. 31, 2022, on the east coast of Florida, as well as south and east of Cape Sable on the Gulf coast.
The above listed grouper species listed will remain open through Dec. 31, 2022, on the east coast of Florida and all state waters off Monroe County.
More information about bag and size limits, gear restrictions and fishing seasons for these species, visit myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational. Other information is available a MyFWC.com/Marine.