What is the minimum size for White grouper?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for White grouper is 50 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is White grouper closed to fishing?

The closed season for White grouper is 1 June–31 August. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is White grouper found in?

In our records White grouper appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus.

In which months is White grouper at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus all year; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus all year; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus all year; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus all year; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus all year; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus all year.

White grouper

Epinephelus aeneus

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Peak this month Minimum size 50 cm

Family: Epinephelidae
Order: Perciformes
Seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean

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Legal status

Türkiye

Minimum size: 50 cm
Maximum quantity: 1 fish
Closed season: 1 June–31 August

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Greece

Minimum size: 45 cm
Maximum quantity: 5 kg
Closed season: Tür/alan/dönem için daha sıkı kural olabilir

Legal basis: EU 2019/1241 Ek IX + Yunan ulusal mevzuatı communiqué text

Where is White grouper caught?

Peak months by sea.

Aegean Sea

Mediterranean

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for White grouper?: In recreational angling the minimum catch size for White grouper is 50 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is White grouper closed to fishing?: The closed season for White grouper is 1 June–31 August. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is White grouper found in?: In our records White grouper appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus.
In which months is White grouper at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus all year; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus all year; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus all year; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus all year; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus all year; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus all year; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus all year.