The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on a final rule proposal that would allow a limited, highly regulated harvest of goliath grouper in Florida state waters.
Goliath grouper can get up to 800 pounds and 8 feet long.
Right now you can only catch-and-release Goliath groupers.
If the proposal is approved in March it will be the first time in 30 years fishermen will be allowed to target the species.
The proposed draft rules includes a recreational harvest of up to 200 goliath per year, and would require a recreational goliath harvest permit and tag, issued through a random-draw lottery.
Fishermen who get the permit would be limited to one fish per person during a season running from March 1 through May 31st.
There will be two online workshops to discuss the proposed changes on January the 11th at 6 PM and on January the 13th at noon.
Information about how to participate is available at MyFWC.com/marine, then clicking on “Rulemaking” and “Workshops.”
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