NOAAFinal Rule
2025 Commercial Longline Closure for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic
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Summary
The federal government is closing commercial fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic starting in 2025 to protect the fish population from being overfished. This means fishing companies that catch this fish for sale will have to stop, though the rule aims to help the species recover so fishing can resume in the future.
Key Points
- 1Commercial fishing boats are banned from catching golden tilefish in South Atlantic waters during 2025
- 2The closure is intended to allow the golden tilefish population to rebuild after years of heavy fishing
- 3Fishing companies that depend on golden tilefish will need to find alternative fish species to catch instead
- 4Recreational fishers and smaller operations may have different rules, so they should check for specific details
- 5NOAA will monitor the fish population and may lift the closure in future years if stocks recover
Key Dates
Published
October 2, 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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