WUSF Public Media

A new tool may have prevented the overfishing of Gulf gag grouper for the first of several seasons

The statistical model considers angler behavior as a factor in predicting the probability of exceeding fishing quotas.
Bradenton Herald

Grouper season is over, but Bradenton-area angler says these fish also make a tasty meal

With gag grouper and red grouper season now closed for the remainder of 2024, offshore anglers may need to change up their tactics for a full fish box. While grouper anglers usually rely on heavy ...
Yahoo

Catch limit increase, other changes coming for Gulf Coast grouper regulations

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Changes are coming to grouper fishing, including catch limit increases and an open shallow-water grouper season, according to the Gulf Council. The Gulf Council is one of eight ...
Bradenton Herald

‘A slap in the face?’ Local anglers say Gulf’s gag grouper fishing season is too short

In June, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announced that 2024’s recreational gag grouper season would open Sept. 1 and close Sept. 16. The disclosure of only 15 days for one of the Gulf’s ...
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Gulf council to modify shallow-water grouper complex catch & recreational season

FLORIDA (WMBB) – The Gulf Council has announced its action to modify the catch limits and recreational season for the shallow-water grouper complex on Wednesday. According to a news release, the Gulf ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Expensive fishing technology turns novice anglers into pros, but results in overfishing

Decades of advances in fishing technology have turned even the most novice anglers into master fish slayers. Equipped with GPS, fish finders, side-scan sonar, and electric reels and anchoring devices, ...