You can read the rule in the FAC, Chapter 68B-14.0036 (2)(d). Current information about grouper rules is available from the FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management. The FWC established a zero bag limit for Gulf gag, red and black grouper for captains and crew on for-hire vessels in or on state waters.
A vessel for hire means any vessel licensed to carry passengers for hire and has one or more passengers onboard who are paying a fee (directly or indirectly) to take or pursue any marine organism. Snook: FWC regulations prohibit the operator or crew aboard a vessel for hire from harvesting or possession snook.For-hire guides may also keep a legal limit of fish while on duty with the exception of snook, grouper and red snapper in federal waters.
#Leisure vessel meaning license
Currently, for most species of saltwater fish, with the exception of snook, grouper and red snapper in federal waters, all persons aboard a charter vessel can keep a legal limit of fish if the paying passengers fish under the vessel license and the crew fish under their own valid licenses. The FWC does not require additional guide licenses.Ī charter vessel captain who possesses a six-pack license under USCG and an FWC charter vessel license for up to 4 people may carry up to two extra passengers ONLY when they are NON-FISHERS.Īdditional restrictions on charter boat captain and crew and for-hire guides on a keeping their limit of fish under their own valid recreational saltwater fishing licenses are species specific. Surf fishing and freshwater fishing guides and their customers are subject to Florida's recreational fishing license requirements. More Information for Charter Operators, captains and guides Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network.Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees.Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc.
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