Can I Keep?Gag Grouper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational gag 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 | 2 per person | Recreational harvest of gag grouper in Alabama state waters is open… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: 24” TL | 2 per person | Season: Open September 1-30, 2026. |
| Georgia | 25" TL | 2 | All year |
| Louisiana | 24 inches minimum total length | 2 per person | 2026 Declaration of Emergency 2606EMR017: The season for the… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 24 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 2 | Gag Grouper opening from September 1, 2026, through September 30… |
| Texas | Min Length: 24 inches; Max Length: No limit | 2 | — |