The center of this SMZ is located at 3334.510 N 7851.000 W and the SMZ extends outwards 200 yards in every direction laterally from that point to form a circle around the center point. lat. 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. 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. For the purpose of this paragraph, transit means a direct and non-stop continuous course through the area, maintaining a minimum speed of five knots as determined by an operating VMS and a VMS minimum ping rate of 1 ping per 5 minutes; fishing gear appropriately stowed means that doors and nets are out of the water. 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. Reefs are preferred since they blend with the surroundings at depths between 10 and 60 feet. 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. The center of this SMZ is located at 3406.295 N 7744.917 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. All gear must be stowed. long. AR-302. 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. ; on the east by 8056.2W. Hunting Island Reefis bounded on the north by 3213.72N. 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. ; and on the west by 7825.60W. 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. Artificial ReefSAVis bounded on the north by 3155.4N. 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. Studies show Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; and on the west by 7852.97W. long. long. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. 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. long. long. where the charted depth is less than 50 fathoms (91.4 m), as shown on the latest edition of the largest scale NOAA chart of the location.A person aboard a vessel with a longline on board that fishes on a trip in the South Atlantic EEZ south of 2710 N. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 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. Artificial ReefDWis bounded on the north by 3122.8N. lat. Harvest of snapper-grouper species with all gear types 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. Learn how to help more released fish survive and share what youre seeing on the water by visiting the Best Fishing Practices and SAFMC Release webpages. ; and on the west by 7900.65W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; and on the west by 8000 W. long. 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. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. 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 3138.2N. Strawberry Grouper are found on the East coast of Africa eastwards to the mid Pacific including most islands They are typically found on deeper exposed reefs rather than in protected areas or estuaries. ; on the east by 8110.5W. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. The marble can change color in dramatic fashion, and prefers depths of around 180 feet or so. long. lat. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited. Cape Romain Reefis bounded on the north by 3300.00N. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. ; on the east by 8004.10W. longitude; and on the west by 8005.70W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. AR-145. AR-445. ; on the east by 7857.55W. 6, 2022 at 4:39 PM PDT. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. the 2019 version of the NMFS document titled Careful Release Protocols for Sea Turtle Release with Minimal Injury (document may be electronic). 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. ; on the east by 7824.10W. Artificial ReefCATis bounded on the north by 3140.2N. long. 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. ; on the east by 7859.45W. long. 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. lat. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. lat. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. 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-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. Size: 4 X 2 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed.Vessels may transit through the MPAs with snapper grouper species onboard with fishing gear appropriately stowed. lat. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Location: 60 nautical miles off the mouth of the St. John's River near Jacksonville, FL. lat. ; on the east by 8035.23W. ; on the south by 3341.10N. 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. St. Lucie Hump MPA is bounded on the north by 2708 N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the south by 3243.91N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the east by 8056.6W. lat. No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species. 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-limits specified 622.187(b).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. 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. 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. 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. 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 3259.50N. Trolling for pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, mackerel and billfish is allowed within the MPAs. lat. lat. lat. ; on the south by 3214.75N. ; on the east by 7900.27W. Location: 69 nautical miles southeast of the mouth of Wassaw Sound, GA. AR-345. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. lat. ; and on the west by 7858.85W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats must have the following on board: SeeSnapper Grouper Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Release Gear Requirementsfor more information. lat. ; on the south by 3228.25N. ; on the east by 7950.25W. ; on the east by 7900.31W. 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. 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. While these Groupers have a similar appearance, Gag Groupers only reach a maximum weight of about 50 pounds. lat. 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. ; on the south by 3200.98N. long. ; on the east by 7958 W. 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 3320.03N. ; on the south by 3325.76N. ; on the east by 8009.24W. The center of this SMZ is located at 3418.517 N 7624.133 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. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. lat. 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 south by 3324.80N. ; on the east by 8004.22W. lat. ; on the south by 3307.75N. Artificial ReefMRYis bounded on the north by 3047.5N. Artificial ReefLis bounded on the north by 3146.0N. The Graysby is a smaller species of grouper. 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. AR-140. ; on the east by 7959.00W. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn. Published: Jun. ; on the east by 8040.0W. 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. Ft. Pierce Inshore Reefis bounded on the north by 2726.8N. AR-300. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. AR-225. lat. Size: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Area 53 SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32 22.650' N 79 22.250'W32 22.650' N 79 20.500'W32 21.150' N 79 20.500'W32 21.150' N 79 22.250' WFishing for, possession, and retentionof snapper grouper species is prohibited in the Spawning SMZs. 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. long. All areas are closed for commercial fishing. Murrel's Inlet 60 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3317.50N. 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. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. Vermilion Reefis bounded on the north by 3257.80N. ; on the south by 3058.0N. Published: Jun. long. The center of this SMZ is located at 3433.383 N 7626.350 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. AR-355. Range from North Carolina to the northern Gulf of Mexico and south to Brazil; common in southern Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean and are also found in Bermuda. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the east by 7919.10W. (due east of the entrance to St. Lucie Inlet, FL); or north of 2710 N. lat. Location: 13 nautical miles southeast of Long Key, FL. ; on the east by 7900.29W. ; on the east by 8024.57W. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. ; and on the west by 8010.36W. long. Edisto 60 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3221.75N. Published: Jun. Edisto Offshore Reefis bounded on the north by 3215.30N. ; on the south by 2704 N. ; on the south by 3050.0N. ; and on the west by 8116.3W. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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 3045.5N. 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. PA04Ron McManus Memorial Reef. ; on the south by 3059.8N. ; on the south by 3145.8N. Beaufort 45 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3207.65N. 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-limits specified 622.187(b).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. 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. 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. Red Grouper. AR-400. Report: 2 robbed at gunpoint on New Years Eve while walking back to Myrtle Beach area condo 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. 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. Must be landed with head and fins intact. lat. ; on the east by 8021.62W. Devils Hole SMZ is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points:32 34.311' N 78 34.996' W32 34.311' N 78 33.220'W32 32.748' N 78 33.220' W32 32.748' N 78 34.996' 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.Anchoring ProhibitedFishermen are allowed to transit with snapper grouper species onboard their vessel if their fishing gear is stowed according to regulations. ; on the south by 3120.3N. ; on the south by 3153.4N. 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 south by 3142.2N. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. The center of this SMZ is located at 3410.265 N 7613.703 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. The center of this SMZ is located at 3506.768 N 7539.322 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. lat. 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. ; on the south by 3206.65N. The graysby is similar to the far more common rock hind, though the graysby's head is shaped slightly different. ; and on the west by 7951.1W. long. Artificial ReefALTis bounded on the north by 3118.6N. ; and on the west by 8005.53W. 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. The distribution of Hooks cannot be baited. ; and on the west by 7919.60W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. long. AR-305. ; and on the west by 8059.0W. long. lat. ; and on the west by 7901.51W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. AR-250. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited.Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. ; on the south by 3149.2N. lat. long. BP-25 Reefis bounded on the north by 3321.70N. ; and on the west by 8037.1W. long. ; and on the west by 7851.45W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. ; on the south by 3202.88N. 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. ; and on the west by 8025.50W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. long. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Animal photos available for quick and easy download. A hydraulic or electric reel that is permanently affixed to the vessel is prohibited when fishing for South Atlantic snapper-grouper. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; and on the west by 7902.62W. 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. lat. Harvest of snapper-grouper species is only allowed with handline, rod and reel, and spear in these zones. Published: Jun. lat. Artificial ReefDUAis bounded on the north by 3147.8N. ; on the south by 3046.6N. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. For more information on state record fish, go to the divisions 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. 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 powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. The center of this SMZ is located at 3351.050 N 7806.710 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 7849.95W. ; on the east by 8047.3W. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. 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