; on the south by 3224.78N. MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN) - A state record Graysby Grouper was caught by a South Carolina man last month off of the North Carolina coast. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. ; and on the west by 7940.90W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the south by 2725.8N. Little River Offshore Reefis bounded on the north by 3342.10N. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear: however, buoys can remain on deck.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. ; on the south by 3159.42N. The center of this SMZ is located at 3433.383 N 7626.350 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. The center of this SMZ is located at 3434.319 N 7658.345 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Strawberry grouper is just one of the many kinds of groupers belonging to the Serranidae family of the sea bass. The graysby is similar to the far more common rock hind, though the graysby's head is shaped slightly different. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the east by 8045.3W. Betsy Ross Reefis bounded on the north by 3203.60N. The center of this SMZ is located at 3323.423 N 7811.052 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Edisto 60 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3221.75N. PA-07 Pop Nash Reef. lat. Properly stowed means:Terminal gear (i.e., hook, leader, sinker, flasher, or bait) must be disconnected and stowed separately from automatic reel, bandit gear, buoy gear, hand-line, or rod and reel. 6, 2022 at 4:39 PM PDT. The center of this SMZ is located at 3234.300 N 7955.100 W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. lat. long. long. Any South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken incidentally by hook-and-line gear must be released immediately by cutting the line without removing the fish from the water. ; on the south by 3142.2N. Comanche Reefis bounded on the north by 3227.40N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. ; on the east by 7832.70W. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. Ft. Pierce Offshore Reefis bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:2723.68 N 8003.95 W2722.80 N 8003.60 W2723.94 N 8000.02 W2724.85 N 8000.33 W2723.68 N 8003.95 WUse of Sea Bass Pot or Bottom Longline ProhibitedUse of powerhead to take South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper prohibitedA hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper. Size: 4 X 2 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels may transit through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. ; on the south by 3153.4N. ; and on the west by 7858.85W. long. ; and on the west by 7845.98W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. The center of this SMZ is located at 3251.800 N 7922.500 W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the south by 3232.60N. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. long. lat. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. ; on the east by 8009.24W. ; on the south by 3341.10N. ; and on the west by 8103.4W. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; and on the west by 7902.62W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the south by 3325.20N. AR-362. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel. ; and on the west by 8101.5W. long. Webthey can easily ambush and eat, while the juvenile graysby usually live on and under the coral where it is easier to feed on shrimp which are likely to be living there. Ft. Pierce Inshore Reefis bounded on the north by 2726.8N. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. ; and on the west by 7855.25W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries certified the record last month, which beat out a 2-pound, 3-ounce Graysby Grouper caught off Masonboro Inlet in May. long. ; on the south by 3232.70N. lat. Edward lat. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. lat. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; on the south by 3045.5N. Cape Romain Reefis bounded on the north by 3300.00N. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs. Location: 45 nautical miles southeast of Charleston, SC harbor. Published: Jun. lat. ; on the east by 7939.70W. lat. lat. WebDESCRIPTION: Overall color is dark gray. lat. ; and on the west by 7825.60W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. Range from North Carolina to the northern Gulf of Mexico and south to Brazil; common in southern Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean and are also found in Bermuda. Hooks cannot be baited. lat. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. ; and on the west by 7840.10W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. lat. Marbled grouper: This grouper always reminds me of a tripletail; it's body shape is very different from more typical members of the clan. lat. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. WebFlorent's Guide To The Caribbean Reefs - Red Hind - Epinephelus guttatus - Groupers - Speckled Hind, Strawberry Grouper - Groupers - Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, lat. lat. lat. Georgia MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 3143'N, 7931'W; the northeast corner at 3143'N, 7921'W; the southwest corner at 3134'N, 7939'W; and the southeast corner at 3134'N, 7929'W. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. All gear must be stowed. ; and on the west by 8042.3W. long. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. ; on the south by 3330.51N. ; and on the west by 8010.36W. long. WebGag Groupers are commonly referred to as Grey Groupers and look very similar to a Black. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. lat. Snapper Grouper Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Release Gear Requirements, Recruitment Announcement: Best Fishing Practices Outreach Specialist, SAFMC Release Citizen Science Project Expands to Include Red Snapper, Season Closed: January 01, 2023 April 30, 2023. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. No person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. Published: Jun. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Graysby Grouper ( Cephalopholis cruentata) that may also be a world record. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. long. lat. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. the 2019 version of the NMFS document titled Careful Release Protocols for Sea Turtle Release with Minimal Injury (document may be electronic). SIZE: The ; on the south by 3116.0N. ; on the south by 3202.88N. AR-465. Artificial ReefSFCis bounded on the north by 3100.8N. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limits specified 622.187(b).All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. ; on the east by 8102.2W. Can you eat strawberry grouper? (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. lat. A hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic snapper-grouper. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. PA-28 Lowcountry Anglers Reef. ; on the east by 8021.62W. The center of this SMZ is located at 3347.033 N 7817.883 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. ; on the east by 8113.9W. lat. The center of this SMZ is located at 3416.683 N 7638.650 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Any additional such nets not attached to the drum must be stowed below deck.A crustacean trap, golden crab trap, or sea bass pot cannot be baited. lat. ; on the south by 3324.80N. ; and on the west by 7951.45W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Artificial ReefKBYis bounded on the north by 3048.6N. '04 N, 7913.575' W. Location: 50 nautical miles southeast of Charleston Harbor, SC. In Cape Fear Lophelia Banks no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. ; on the east by 7959.00W. Hooks cannot be baited. This SMZ is bounded by lines connecting the following corner points: 3346.400 N, 7836.200 W;3346.400 N, 7835.600 W;3345.900 N, 7835.600 W;3345.900 N, 7836.200 W.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones.Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. ; on the south by 3116.6N. The center of this SMZ is located at 3508.117 N 7540.633 W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Size: 10 X 5 nautical miles. lat. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. Warsaw Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 24 22.277' 82 20.417';24 22.277' 82 18.215';24 20.932' 82 18.215' 24 20.932' 82 20.417'.Fishing for, possession, and retentionof snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. Fins are black; their edges also black or deep blue. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Otherwise no person may:Use a bottom longline, trawl (mid-water or bottom), dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for coral or possess coral in or from the Deepwater Coral HAPC on board a fishing vessel. ; on the east by 8059.1W. ; and on the west by 7827.10W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. For more information on state record fish, go to the divisions long. BP-25 Reefis bounded on the north by 3321.70N. ; on the south by 3134.7N. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limitsAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. It was caught off Texas in 1988. ; and on the west by 8036.37W. long. AR-345. 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405, 843-571-4366 phone | 866-SAFMC-10 toll free | 843-769-4520 fax. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. lat. Artificial ReefJis bounded on the north by 3136.7N. AR-460. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Commonly known as Grey Grouper, these guys are a staple of reef fishing trips around the Gulf and up the Atlantic. They dont grow as big as Black Grouper, usually maxing out somewhere around 50 pounds. Even so, the average catch is in the same 520 lb bracket as Black Grouper. Red Grouper. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. ; on the south by 3212.30N. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. ; on the east by 8011.24W. lat. ; on the east by 7849.95W. ; on the east by 8108.5W. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. AR-372. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear.Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. A white line runs between the eyes from the nape to the lower lip. AR-355. long. Addresses private recreational reporting and permitting. ; on the south by 3046.6N. ; and on the west by 8058.6W. long. ; and on the west by 8022.90W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Animal photos available for quick and easy download. long. lat. Artificial ReefMRYis bounded on the north by 3047.5N. ; and on the west by 8047.6W. long. Artificial ReefCATis bounded on the north by 3140.2N. Note: This regulation may vary among protected areas and habitat areas of particular concern.A gill net, stab net, or trammel net must be left on the drum. ; and on the west by 8059.2W. long. ; on the east by 7839.30W. The center of this SMZ is located at 3418.517 N 7624.133 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Size: Approximately 15 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. long. It is associated with reefs and is a quarry species for commercial and recreational fisheries. lat. AR-340. WebThe current certified world record Graysby Grouper weighed 2 pounds and 8 ounces. The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is in the family Serranidae which also includes the anthias and sea basses. lat. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag-limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. lat. lat. Strawberry Grouper are found on the East coast of Africa eastwards to the mid Pacific including most islands They are typically found on deeper exposed reefs rather than in protected areas or estuaries. lat. lat. ; on the south by 3256.25N. ; on the south by 3305.48N. ; on the south by 3058.0N. long. The Graysby is a smaller species of grouper. lat. Shrimp Access Area 1 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin300630 80022.4; A 300630 800539.6; B 300300 800930; C 300300 800600; D 300400800245.6; E 295916 800411; F 294912 800544; G 294359 800624; H 293837 800653; I 293654 800718; J 293159800732; K 292914 800718; L 292148 800501; M 292025 800429; N 292025 800311; O 292148 800352; P 292914 800608; Q 293159 800623; R 293654 800600; S 293837 800543; T 294359 800514; U 294912 800435; V 295916 800301; W 300630 800053; Origin 300630 80022.4Within the Shrimp Fishery Access Areas in the Stetson-Miami Terrace CHAPC fishing with a shrimp trawl and/or shrimp possession is allowed by any vessel holding a rock shrimp limited access endorsement and equipped with an approved vessel monitoring system (VMS). ; and on the west by 7852.97W. long. Possession of a powerhead and a mutilated South Atlantic snapper-grouper in, or after having fished in, this SMZ constitutesevidence that such fish was taken with a powerhead in the SMZ.Harvest and possession of a South Atlantic snapper-grouper is limited to the bag limit.All harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. Size: Approximately 10 X 5 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs. The center of this SMZ is located at 3456.900 N 7554.860 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. NMFS sea turtle handling and release guidelines placard, Quota: Commercial Shallow-water Grouper Complex ACL (SA)- 55542 lbs Whole Weight. Rod and reel must be removed from the rod holder and stowed securely on or below deck.Longline may be left on the drum if all gangions and hooks are disconnected and stowed below deck. Artificial ReefKTKis bounded on the north by 3131.3N. Vermilion Reefis bounded on the north by 3257.80N. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed.Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs. lat. lat., or north of 2710 N. lat. lat. long. ; on the east by 8028.80W. ; and on the west by 8113.4W. long. (1) Use of a dehooking tool is required. ; and on the west by 7901.39W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Published: Jun. The center of this SMZ is located at 3554.017 N 7523.883 W and the SMZ extends outwards 1,500 feet in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point.Harvest of snapper-grouper species is allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear.Use of bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear is prohibited.Harvest of snapper-grouper species by spear is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. lat. ; on the south by 3213.90N. Many anglers catch lots of Gags on spinning and plug tackle. This is also the best of the Groupers for fly fishermen, since they are frequently found in fairly shallow water and will eagerly take a large streamer fly. Hard-lure casters use leadhead jigs, mostly, while trollers rely on large deep-diving plugs. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Are commonly referred to as Grey Grouper, usually maxing out somewhere around 50 pounds of belonging... 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