NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the South Atlantic: 2025 Recreational Fishing Season Announcement and Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic
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Summary
Federal fishing authorities have announced the 2025 recreational fishing season rules for the South Atlantic and are closing fishing for blueline tilefish, a deep-sea fish species. This means recreational anglers in the South Atlantic region will no longer be allowed to catch blueline tilefish this year due to concerns about overfishing.
Key Points
- 1Recreational fishermen in the South Atlantic can no longer catch blueline tilefish starting in 2025
- 2The closure is intended to help blueline tilefish populations recover from overfishing
- 3The regulation affects fishing activities along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Florida
- 4Recreational anglers must follow updated season dates and rules for other allowed fish species in the South Atlantic
- 5NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) manages these fishing rules to protect ocean resources
Key Dates
Published
May 16, 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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