Can I Keep?Black Grouper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational black grouper size limits, bag limits and seasons in 6 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 24" min TL | 4 per person | (#) Alabama state waters open and close along with federal… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: 24” TL | 4 per person | Season: State: Open year-round; Federal: Closed Feb. 1-March 31… |
| Louisiana | 24 inches minimum total length | 4 per person | Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 24 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 4 | — |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 24-inch TL | Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit; Maximum of 1 gag… | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |
| Texas | Min Length: 24 inches; Max Length: No limit | 4 | — |