The 2025 recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish in Gulf state and federal waters will open on August 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The season is expected to close on January 1, 2026.
Recreational anglers who intend to fish for gray triggerfish or other specified reef fish species from private vessels in these waters are required to sign up for the State Reef Fish Angler Designation. Those registered may be selected to participate in a mail survey as part of the State Reef Fish Survey. The FWC states: “By participating in the State Reef Fish Survey, you are improving recreational data that is used to provide optimum recreational fishing opportunities in Florida.” More information about the program can be found at MyFWC.com/SRFS.
Current regulations for recreational harvest of gray triggerfish can be accessed by visiting MyFWC.com/Marine and selecting “Recreational Regulations” followed by “Triggerfish.”
