Fishing Season

Atlantic Shallow-Water Grouper Closure (Florida)

Florida's Atlantic coast and the Florida Keys. Florida Atlantic

Closed season

Atlantic Shallow-Water Grouper Closure (Florida) 2027 Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2027 Open · closes January 1, 2027

As published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before you fish.

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Future editions
  • 2028 — Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2028 · provisional

2027 as published by the organiser at myfwc.com.

The annual spawning-season closure for shallow-water groupers on Florida’s Atlantic coast and in the Keys. Species details are on the FWC page.

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