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. 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. long. Report: 2 robbed at gunpoint on New Years Eve while walking back to Myrtle Beach area condo 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. lat. ; and on the west by 7935.10W. 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. 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. PA-34 CCA McClellanville Reef. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. 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. 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.Possession of South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken with a powerhead is limited to the bag limit. ; 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. Shrimp Access Area 2 is bounded by rhumb lines connecting, in order, the following points: Origin 290800 795943; A 290656 795907; B 290559 795844; C 290334 795737; D 290211 795659; E 290000 795532; F 285655 795422; G 285500795331; H 285335 795251; I 285147795207; J 285025 795127; K 284953 795120; L 284901 795120; M 284819 795110; N 284713 795059; O 284330 795036; P 284105 795004; Q 284027 795007; R 283950 794956; S 283904794958; T 283643 794935; U 283501 794924; V 283037 794835; W 283037 794727; X 283501 794816; Y 283643 794827; Z 283904 794850; AA 283950 794848; AB 284027 794858; AC 284105 794856; AD 284330 794928; AE 284713 794951; AF 284819 795001; AG 284901 795013; AH 284953 795012; AI 285025 795017; AJ 285147 795058; AK 285335 795143; AL 285500 795222; AM 285655 795314; AN 290000 795424; AO 290211 795550; AP 290334 795629; AQ 290559 795735; AR 290656 795759; AS 290800 795834; Origin 290800 795943.Within 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). A white line runs between the eyes from the nape to the lower lip. They get a little larger, up 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 2704 N. 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. long. lat. ; and on the west by 7825.60W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. 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. In the Oculina Bank HAPC, no person may:Use a bottom longline, bottom trawl, dredge, pot, or trap.If aboard a fishing vessel, anchor, use an anchor and chain, or use a grapple and chain.Fish for or possess rock shrimp in or from the Oculina Bank HAPC, except a shrimp vessel with a valid commercial vessel permit for rock shrimp that possesses rock shrimp may transit through the Oculina Bank HAPC if fishing gear is appropriately stowed. ; on the south by 3316.50N. PA-07 Pop Nash Reef. ; on the south by 3307.75N. Key Biscayne/Artificial ReefHis bounded on the north by 2542.82N. 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. Georgetown Reefis bounded on the north by 3314.90N. ; on the south by 3153.4N. lat. ; on the east by 8113.9W. ; on the east by 8056.6W. '04 N, 7913.575' W. Location: 50 nautical miles southeast of Charleston Harbor, SC. 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. Markings are blacker than those of the Gag, and form box-like patterns. 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. Any South Atlantic snapper-grouper taken incidentally by hook-and-line gear must be released immediately by cutting the line without removing the fish from the water. ; and on the west by 7855.25W. 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.A trawl or try net may remain on deck, but trawl doors must be disconnected from the net and must be secured. 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. long. All areas are closed for commercial fishing. AR-376. 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. 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: 10 X 10 nautical miles.No fishing for or possession of any snapper grouper species.No shark bottom longline gear allowed. It was caught off Texas in 1998. ; on the south by 3228.25N. ; on the east by 7919.10W. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) is a species of fish found in the western Atlantic. AR-330. Edisto 60 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3221.75N. long. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. They vary from pale gray to dark brown; has many darker orangish, red-brown spots on its body, fins, and chin. ; and on the west by 8010.36W. long. 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. Location: 13 nautical miles southeast of Long Key, FL. lat. AR-372. AR-140. 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. ; on the south by 3243.91N. The tail is more rounded than in similar species. Use of spearfishing gear is prohibited. ; on the east by 8105.5W. The center of this SMZ is located at 3347.033 N 7817.883 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. lat. Artificial ReefWWis bounded on the north by 3143.5N. AR-366. ; and on the west by 8058.6W. 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. Hooks cannot be baited. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. ; on the east by 8052.1W. ; on the east by 7824.80W. The Graysby is a smaller species of grouper. Artificial ReefSAVis bounded on the north by 3155.4N. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Animal photos available for quick and easy download. Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. long. Published: Jun. Bandit reel, powerhead, pot, and longline gear are prohibited. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. ; on the east by 7939.70W. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. lat. Artificial ReefKTKis bounded on the north by 3131.3N. 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. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. ; on the south by 3058.0N. Use of spearfishing gear 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. Comanche Reefis bounded on the north by 3227.40N. 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. AR-362. lat. AR-460. 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 powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. Georgetown 95 Foot Reefis bounded on the north by 3311.75N. AR-130. ; and on the west by 8047.6W. long. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. 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. lat. lat. It was caught off Texas in 1988. It is associated with reefs and is a quarry species for commercial and recreational fisheries. Vermilion Reefis bounded on the north by 3257.80N. ; and on the west by 8000.95W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. lat. 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 8030.00W. While these Groupers have a similar appearance, Gag Groupers only reach a maximum weight of about 50 pounds. ; and on the west by 7900.65W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. 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. Biggest Graysby Grouper caught in NC. lat. Hooks cannot be baited. ; and on the west by 7851.45W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. No shark bottom longline gear allowed. Use of a powerhead to take South Atlantic snapper-grouper is prohibited. All buoys must be disconnected from the gear; however, buoys can remain on deck. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. The center of this SMZ is located at 3358.581 N 7741.172 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. Published: Jun. Taits fish measured 17 inches total length (from the tip of 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. For more information on state record fish, go to the divisions North Carolinas Division of Marine Fisheries certified a catch made June 30 off Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, as a new state record for graysby, a small and ; on the south by 3305.48N. AR-445. lat. 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 south by 2541.32N. ; and on the west by 8021.00W. long.Fishing may only be conducted with handline, rod and reel, and spearfishing gear. (North Carolina Marine Fisheries) By WITN Web Team and Andrew McMunn Published: Jun. Use of a sea bass pot or bottom longline is prohibited. 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. lat. lat. long. Size: 3.5 X 6 nautical miles. Found in small ledges and caves in coral beds. 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. 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. 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. ; and on the west by 7951.45W. long.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. lat. 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. 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. AR-355. 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. ; on the south by 3144.0N. AR-386. ; on the east by 8056.2W. Published: Jun. Artificial ReefCis bounded on the north by 3052.0N. 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. Location: Approximately 55 nautical miles southeast of Southport, NC. Artificial ReefLis bounded on the north by 3146.0N. 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. long. The center of this SMZ is located at 3433.634 N 7651.267 W and the SMZ extends outwards 3,000 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. 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. ; on the south by 3055.4N. ; on the east by 8110.5W. lat. 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