Charleston Deep Artificial Reef MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 329'.65 N, 9.2 W; the northeast corner at 327'.155 N, 795.595' W; the southwest corner at 322.36' N, 799'.975 W; and the southeast corner at 325. ; on the east by 8004.10W. longitude; and on the west by 8005.70W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; and on the west by 7825.63W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Artificial ReefKBYis bounded on the north by 3048.6N. 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. AR-330. 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 8059.0W. long. ; on the east by 8004.22W. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the east by 8115.0W. ; on the south by 3341.10N. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Eagles Nest Reefis bounded on the north by 3201.48N. (1) Use of a dehooking tool is required. lat. Artificial ReefCCAis bounded on the north by 3143.7N. Artificial ReefJis bounded on the north by 3136.7N. Published: Jun. ; on the east by 8110.5W. Artificial ReefDRHis bounded on the north by 3118.0N. There are 9 spines and 14 rays in the soft dorsal fin, compared to 15 to 17 rays in the closely related coney. The center of this SMZ is located at 3415.657 N 7730.392 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. ; on the east by 7902.01W. 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. Key Biscayne/Artificial ReefHis bounded on the north by 2542.82N. The center of this SMZ is located at 3432.266 N 7658.508 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. The distribution of Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the south by 2541.32N. ; on the south by 3050.0N. The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) is a species of fish found in the western Atlantic. 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. AR-455. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. long. lat. 6, 2022 at 4:39 PM PDT. PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef. Ten Mile Reefis bounded on the north by 3326.65N. 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. 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. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Its flesh is 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. Fins are black; their edges also black or deep blue. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. lat. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. For the purpose of this paragraph, transit means a direct and non-stop continuous course through the area, maintaining a minimum speed of five knots as determined by an operating VMS and a VMS minimum ping rate of 1 ping per 5 minutes; fishing gear appropriately stowed means that doors and nets are out of the water. 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 8035.23W. Paradise Reefis bounded on the north by 3331.59N. long. ; on the east by 8034.7W. Capers Reefis bounded on the north by 3245.45N. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. ; on the south by 3226.90N. It belongs to the family of groupers and sea basses. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the east by 8030.00W. lat. long. long. AR-368. ; on the east by 7918.80W. 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. 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. A longline may not be used to fish in the EEZ for South Atlantic snapper-grouper south of 2710 N. lat. AR-250. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. lat. Addresses private recreational reporting and permitting. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. long. In Cape Lookout 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. ; on the south by 3134.7N. The center of this SMZ is located at 3556.718 N 7531.965 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. WebThe current certified world record Graysby Grouper weighed 2 pounds and 8 ounces. lat. ; and on the west by 7855.25W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; on the east by 8056.6W. Must be landed with head and fins intact. lat. lat. lat. 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. ; and on the west by 8113.4W. long. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. AR-285. Charleston 60 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3233.60N. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. ; on the south by 3324.80N. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; and on the west by 8047.6W. long. To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices. The marble can change color in dramatic fashion, and prefers depths of around 180 feet or so. 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. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. The center of this SMZ is located at 3412.950 N 7725.250 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. long. 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. Artificial ReefSAVis bounded on the north by 3155.4N. AR-366. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. 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. ; and on the west by 8116.3W. long. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. 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. 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 8045.3W. 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. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visitSAFMCorNOAA Fisheries. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. lat. ; and on the west by 8029.80W. 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. 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. 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-limitAll harvest and possession of coastal migratory pelagic fish (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia) within the SMZ is limited to the recreational bag limit. East Hump MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 2436.5'N, 8045.5'W; the northeast corner at 2432'N, 8036'W; the southwest corner at 2432.5'N, 8048'W; and the southeast corner at 2427.5'N, 8038.5'W. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. AR-305. 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 3320.03N. 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. AR-465. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A man in North Carolina has set a state record when he caught a AR-386. Artificial ReefWWis bounded on the north by 3143.5N. lat. 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. 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 8025.50W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Shrimp Access Area 3 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 281400 794620; A 281141 794612; B 280802 794545; C 280120 794520; D 275813 794451; E 275623 794453; F 274940 794425; G 274627 794422; H 274200 794433; I 273608 794458; J 273000 794529; K 272904 794547; L 272705 794554; M 272547 794557; N 271946 794514; O 271754 794512; P 271228 794500; Q 270745 794607; R 270447 794629;S 270043 794639; T 265843 794628; U 265706 794632; V 265706 794452;W 265843 794447; X 270043 794458; Y 270447 794448; Z 270745 794426; AA 271228 794319; AB 271754 794331; AC 271946 794333; AD 272547 794415; AE 272705 794412; AF 272904 794406; AG 273000 794348; AH 273000 794422; AI 273608 794350; AJ 274200 794325; AK 274627 794314; AL 274940 794317; AM 275623 794345; AN 275813 794343; AO 280120 794411; AP 280442 794425; AQ 280802 794437; AR 281141 794504; AS 281400 794512; Origin 281400 794620.Within 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). long. ; on the east by 8011.24W. 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. Kiawah Reefis bounded on the north by 3229.78N. 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. Size: 5 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. lat. lat. long. 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. lat. ; on the south by 3305.48N. 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 7958 W. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. AR-300. 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. 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. Pawleys Island Reefis bounded on the north by 3326.58N. ; on the east by 7824.10W. 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. WebStrawberry Groupers or Red Hind Groupers are commonly found on our reef in the Keys, although typically found quite a bit deeper than the Graysby. AR-255. long. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. ; on the south by 3220.75N. ; on the south by 3325.20N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the south by 3058.0N. 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. Found in small ledges and caves in coral beds. North Florida MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 3029'N, 8014'W; the northeast corner at 3029'N, 802' W; the southwest corner at 3019'N, 8014'W; and the southeast corner at 3019'N, 802'W. lat. 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. ; and on the west by 7858.85W. long. ; on the south by 3330.51N. AR-145. lat. ; and on the west by 8050.1W. long. ; on the south by 3213.90N. lat. 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. Fripp Island Reefis bounded on the north by 3215.92N. It was caught off Texas in 1998. Published: Jun. Northern SC MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 3253.5'N, 9 7816.75'W; the northeast corner at 3253.5'N, 784.75'W; the southwest corner at 3248.5'N, 7816.75'W; and the southeast corner at 3248.5'N, 784.75'W. 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. 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 7933.81W. ; on the south by 3149.2N. 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. 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. Location: Approximately 54 nautical miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. 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. The graysby is similar to the far more common rock hind, though the graysby's head is shaped slightly different. 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. No person may fish for South Atlantic snapper-grouper in the experimental closed area, and no person may retain South Atlantic snapper-grouper in or from the area. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. Strawberry grouper is just one of the many kinds of groupers belonging to the Serranidae family of the sea bass. 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. Report: 2 robbed at gunpoint on New Years Eve while walking back to Myrtle Beach area condo ; on the east by 8040.0W. Edisto 40 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3225.78N. 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. 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. 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). No shark bottom longline gear allowed. ; on the south by 3202.88N. ; on the east by 8102.2W. ; on the south by 3256.25N. 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 8037.1W. long. 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. The center of this SMZ is located at 3403.283 N 7739.633 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. Can you eat strawberry grouper? ; on the east by 8028.80W. lat. 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. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. ; and on the west by 8101.5W. long. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. 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. ; on the south by 3313.85N. 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 south by 3310.75N. Artificial ReefAis bounded on the north by 3057.4N. ; on the east by 7900.31W. 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. lat. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited. ; on the east by 8056.8W. You can find these fish throughout Florida and the Bahamas. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. It is found in the western Atlantic. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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