Grouper Season Gulf Of Mexico 2025. Noaa fisheries estimates landings to determine when it is necessary to close fishing for a given species in order to avoid exceeding. (f) the shallow water grouper (black, red, scamp, yellowmouth, yellowfin) closure occurs from feb 1 to march 31 in the portion of the gulf eez seaward of coordinates defined.

Detailed regulations data for red snapper is located on the species page. Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for gulf gag grouper will help prevent quota overages.