The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced an executive order to close the recreational harvest of snowy grouper in Atlantic state waters. This closure will include all state waters off Monroe County and is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, 2025. The decision aligns with the closure in adjacent federal waters.
The FWC’s move aims to maintain consistent recreational seasons for Atlantic snowy grouper across both state and federal jurisdictions. This consistency is intended to prevent quota overages and aid in rebuilding the fishery, thereby ensuring future harvesting opportunities.
To access more details about the Commission Meetings, including information from the May 2025 meeting, individuals can visit MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” For up-to-date regulations regarding recreational Atlantic snowy grouper, one can refer to MyFWC.com/Marine under “Recreational Regulations” and “Grouper,” where new season dates will be posted.
