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
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial fishing company, this means you must stop all golden tilefish harvesting operations in the South Atlantic starting in 2025, resulting in lost revenue until the fishery reopens.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
Regional
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesWorkers/LaborersImporters/ExportersConsumers
Key Dates
Published
October 2, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 622
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2015-0125)
NOAAAgriculture
Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of America and Atlantic Region: 2025-2026 Commercial Closure for Spanish Mackerel in the Atlantic Southern Zone
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic: 2025 Commercial Closure for Gag in the South Atlantic
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the South Atlantic: 2025 Commercial Closure of Red Snapper in the South Atlantic
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the South Atlantic: Re-opening of Commercial Harvest for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic
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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