Fishing for Goliath Grouper?

[scubadada]

Angler jailed for possessing protected goliath grouper (usatoday.com)

 

[The Chairman]

Awesome. I hope they don't open a season on Jewfish in my lifetime.

 

[tursiops]

Angler jailed for possessing protected goliath grouper (usatoday.com)

Excellent.

 

[Tripp]

What type is the grouper that is usually served in Florida?

 

[Johnoly]

What type is the grouper that is usually served in Florida?

Lots of complicated restrictions, seasons, etc, etc, etc........but to 'generally' answer your question of:
"usually served in Florida" that would be Gag, Black & Red Grouper species in that order of popularity. Also grouper is sold in Florida that is NOT HARVESTED in Florida waters.

Commercial sales to a wholesaler from FLA harvest is limited to:
red grouper, gag grouper, black grouper, scamp, yellowfin grouper, yellowmouth grouper, yellowedge grouper, snowy grouper,
{Citation = 68B-14.0045 Commercial Harvest Requirements}

Don't even get me started on 'Fake Grouper' being sold as grouper in restaruants

 

[Tripp]

Lots of complicated restrictions, seasons, etc, etc, etc........but to 'generally' answer your question of:
"usually served in Florida" that would be Gag, Black & Red Grouper species in that order of popularity. Also grouper is sold in Florida that is NOT HARVESTED in Florida waters.

Commercial sales to a wholesaler from FLA harvest is limited to:
red grouper, gag grouper, black grouper, scamp, yellowfin grouper, yellowmouth grouper, yellowedge grouper, snowy grouper,
{Citation = 68B-14.0045 Commercial Harvest Requirements}

Don't even get me started on 'Fake Grouper' being sold as grouper in restaruants

Thanks! I was wondering...We like "Grouper and Chips" on 41 in Naples. I appreciate the detailed response!

 

[greeniguana]

What type is the grouper that is usually served in Florida?

Tilapia

 

[tekkydiver]

Much of restaurant quality fish served in S. Florida restaurants comes from central and south America

 

[tekkydiver]

While the smaller GG's are more desirable for table fare, it's the 300# and up population that is ravaging the reefs and wrecks and need to be culled.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

While the smaller GG's are more desirable for table fare, it's the 300# and up population that is ravaging the reefs and wrecks and need to be culled.

Too bad there’s no data to back up that claim.