Anglers along the Gulf Coast have long prized the hard-fighting, mild-tasting gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis), but some may have been surprised over the past few years by shortened seasons for ...

The reason the grouper season closes for four months beginning on Jan. 1 along the Atlantic coast is because black, red and gag grouper congregate offshore as they go through their mating ritual. That ...

What's over 8 feet long and can hit 800 pounds? Did we mention you can grab your fishing pole to catch one? There is a size limitation. Florida FWC accepts applications for limited-harvest of goliath ...

A Florida fishing guide on Tuesday boasted of catching a large yellowfin grouper, minus a portion collected by the “tax man.” “This one is very rare!” William Delph of Delph Fishing explained via ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spearfishing massive grouper from Magnetic Island. Made some mean fish tacos 🌮 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz writes about the ocean and its protection. The Caribbean’s Cayman Islands are known for their stunning coral reef ecosystems.