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
Impact Assessment
If you are a recreational fisher, this means you cannot legally catch or keep Greater Amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico during the 2025-2026 season.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
Regional
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
ConsumersSmall Businesses
Key Dates
Published
September 26, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 622
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2025-0005)
NOAAAgriculture
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of America and Atlantic Region: 2025-2026 Commercial Accountability Measure for the King Mackerel Run-Around Gillnet Fishery
NOAAAgriculture
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: Partial Holdback of Commercial Quota for the Other Shallow-Water Grouper Complex
NOAAEnvironment
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: 2026 Red Snapper Private Angling Component Closure in Federal Waters off Texas
NOAAAgriculture
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America: Partial Holdback of Commercial Quota for the Deep-Water Grouper Complex
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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