Can I Keep?Red Grouper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational red grouper size limits, bag limits and seasons in 5 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 | 20" min TL | 2 per person | (#) Alabama state waters open and close along with federal… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: 20" TL | 2 per person | Season: State: Open year-round; Federal: Closed Feb. 1-March 31… |
| Louisiana | 20 inches minimum total length | 2 per person | Open year-round in state waters except February 1 through March 31… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 20 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 4 | — |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 20-inch TL | Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |