NOAAFinal Rule
2025-2026 Recreational Closure for Gulf Greater Amberjack
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Summary
The federal government is closing recreational fishing for Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico for the 2025-2026 season to protect the fish population. This means people who fish for fun won't be able to catch or keep Greater Amberjack during this period, even though commercial fishing may continue under different rules.
Key Points
- 1Recreational anglers cannot fish for or keep Greater Amberjack in Gulf waters during 2025-2026
- 2The closure aims to rebuild the Greater Amberjack population, which has been overfished
- 3This affects recreational fishermen and charter fishing businesses that target this species
- 4Commercial fishing operations may have different rules and quotas that allow some harvest
- 5The closure is part of federal fisheries management to ensure the species survives long-term
Key Dates
Published
September 26, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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