NOAAFinal Rule
2025 Gulf Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Fishing Season
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Summary
This regulation sets the rules for the 2025 recreational fishing season for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, including when people can fish, catch limits, and which charter boat companies can operate. It matters because it balances allowing people to enjoy fishing while protecting the red snapper population from being overfished.
Key Points
- 1Establishes specific dates when recreational anglers can fish for red snapper in Gulf waters during 2025
- 2Sets limits on how many red snapper each person can catch per day to prevent overfishing
- 3Applies to charter fishing boats and private recreational anglers in federal Gulf waters
- 4Aims to maintain a healthy red snapper population while allowing fishing activity to continue
- 5Enforced by NOAA's fisheries management office
Key Dates
Published
May 12, 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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