South Cape Lookout SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: 33 53.040' 76 28.617';33 52.019' 76 27.798';33 49.946' 76 30.627';33 51.041' 76 31.424'.Fishing for, possession, and retentionof snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. 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. lat. lat. ; and on the west by 7959.3W. long. Hooks cannot be baited. lat., or north of 2710 N. lat. And search more of iStock's 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 8004.22W. Artificial ReefKBYis bounded on the north by 3048.6N. AR-355. ; on the east by 8110.5W. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. BP-25 Reefis bounded on the north by 3321.70N. long. North Inlet 45 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3321.03N. ; on the east by 8108.5W. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the east by 8102.2W. The center of this SMZ is located at 3329.267 N 7735.227 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. 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. ; on the south by 3232.70N. 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. 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. ; and on the west by 8117.4W. long. Found in small ledges and caves in coral beds. 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. ; on the east by 8024.57W. Ft. Pierce Inshore Reefis bounded on the north by 2726.8N. ; and on the west by 8103.4W. long. 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. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; and on the west by 7855.25W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; on the south by 3325.20N. 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. lat. The center of this SMZ is located at 3350.089 N 7822.022 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. Can you eat strawberry grouper? AR-220. The Graysby is a smaller species of grouper. long. 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. AR-302. Location: Approximately 54 nautical miles from Murrells Inlet, SC. ; on the east by 8021.62W. ; and on the west by 8025.50W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; on the east by 7959.00W. long. Published: Jun. ; and on the west by 7901.39W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Size: 5 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. ; on the east by 8115.0W. Published: Jun. 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. 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 south by 3141.7N. ; on the east by 7949.8W. ; on the east by 7919.10W. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPA. Capers Reefis bounded on the north by 3245.45N. 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. ; on the east by 7918.80W. ; on the south by 3206.65N. Artificial ReefCis bounded on the north by 3052.0N. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. lat. long. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. Edward lat. Edisto MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: The northwest corner at 3224'N, 796'W; the northeast corner at 3224'N, 7854'W; the southwest corner at 3218.5'N, 796'W; and the southeast corner at 3218.5'N, 7854'W. ; on the south by 3116.0N. It is associated with reefs and is a quarry species for commercial and recreational fisheries. MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A man in North Carolina has set a state record when he caught a fish off of the North Carolina coast. 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. Studies show lat. ; on the south by 3129.3N. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. SIZE: The Location: Approximately 55 nautical miles southeast of Southport, NC. WebThe current certified world record Graysby Grouper weighed 2 pounds and 8 ounces. If a federally permitted vessel fishing in state waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters but open in state waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that species. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. lat. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. The center of this SMZ is located at 3349.800 N 7813.083 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.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. All gear must be stowed. ; on the east by 8011.24W. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. lat. ; and on the west by 8101.5W. long. All areas are closed for recreational fishing. lat. ; and on the west by 7845.98W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Published: Jun. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. long. Last but not least, Yellowmouth Grouper are a deep-water fish that look very similar to Scamp. The difference, of course, is in the mouth. Its unclear why Yellowmouth Grouper have such luminous lips. Perhaps it tricks other fish into approaching. If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that fish. ; and on the west by 7919.70W. 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 east by 7933.81W. long. 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. ; on the east by 7832.70W. ; on the east by 7824.10W. the 2019 version of the NMFS document titled Careful Release Protocols for Sea Turtle Release with Minimal Injury (document may be electronic). Artificial ReefDWis bounded on the north by 3122.8N. 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. 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. 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. long. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. long. lat. ; and on the west by 7940.90W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. 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. 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. ; and on the west by 7901.24W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. Artificial ReefALTis bounded on the north by 3118.6N. ; and on the west by 8030.65W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; and on the west by 8010.36W. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. lat. (3) A descending device is required on board all vessels and must be readily available for use (attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line). ; on the south by 2704 N. 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. PA04Ron McManus Memorial Reef. 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. long. 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. The spots change color, either growing pale or darkening in contrast with the body. ; and on the west by 8000 W. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the east by 7839.30W. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Removal of any one of these three elements constitutes removal of a longline. long. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. ; on the south by 3324.80N. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. 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 3104.8N. 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. Pawleys Island Reefis bounded on the north by 3326.58N. ; on the east by 8113.9W. Artificial ReefDUAis bounded on the north by 3147.8N. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. 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. ; on the east by 7854.25W. 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. 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. long. To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibitedHarvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types is limited to the applicable recreational bag limit. ; on the south by 3316.50N. ; on the south by 3213.90N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. ; on the east by 7859.45W. Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Anchoring prohibited.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. All areas are closed for commercial fishing. AR-440. Nothing says reef fishing in 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-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 buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. 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). Georgetown 95 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3311.75N. lat. The world record Graysby Grouper weighed 2 pounds and 8 ounces. While these Groupers have a similar appearance, Gag Groupers only reach a maximum weight of about 50 pounds. AR-285. ; and on the west by 7951.1W. long. lat. WebDownload this Graysby Grouper photo now. ; on the east by 8040.0W. Cape Romain Reefis bounded on the north by 3300.00N. long. lat. Comanche Reefis bounded on the north by 3227.40N. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 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. 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. They vary from pale gray to dark brown; has many darker orangish, red-brown spots on its body, fins, and chin. lat. AR-250. ; on the east by 8107.0W. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Vessels (both commercial and recreational) may transit (direct, non-stop progression) through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. lat. A descending device is required on board all vessels fishing for or possessing snapper and grouper species in federal waters of the South Atlantic. 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. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.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. If you are bringing fish back to the U.S. from the Bahamas by water, please see Bringing fish back from the Bahamas. Vermilion Reefis bounded on the north by 3257.80N. 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. Artificial ReefMRYis bounded on the north by 3047.5N. ; and on the west by 7919.60W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Artificial ReefAis bounded on the north by 3057.4N. Snowy Grouper Wreck MPA is bounded by the following coordinates: Northwest corner at 3325'N, 774.75'W; northeast corner at 3334.75'N, 7651.3'W; southwest corner at 3315.75'N, 77W; and the southeast corner at 3325.5'N, 7646.5'W. Area 51 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32 35.250' N 79 28.600' W32 35.250' N 79 27.000' W32 33.750' N 79 27.000' W32 33.750' N 79 28.600' WFishing for, possession, and retentionof snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs.Harvest and possession of other species, such as dolphin, mackerel, and tuna, would be allowed as other regulations dictate.Fishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. The descending device must be readily available for use and attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line. 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 7900.29W. ; on the south by 3330.51N. long. ; and on the west by 8005.53W. 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. lat. ; and on the west by 8109.4W. long. You can find these fish throughout Florida and the Bahamas. 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. lat. 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. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. ; on the east by 7857.55W. 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. long. ; on the south by 3257.30N. AR-465. lat. ; and on the west by 8012.32W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. long. ; on the south by 3232.60N. 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. It is found in the western Atlantic. ; on the east by 7900.31W. 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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. In Blake Ridge Diapir 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. 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. Betsy Ross Reefis bounded on the north by 3203.60N. 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. Hilton Head Reef (Artificial ReefT)is bounded on the north by 3200.71N. For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visitSAFMCorNOAA Fisheries. 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