NOAAFinal Rule
2025 Red Snapper Private Angling Component Closure in Gulf Federal Waters off Texas
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Summary
This regulation closes red snapper fishing for recreational anglers in federal waters off the Texas Gulf Coast starting in 2025. The closure is put in place to protect the red snapper population from being overfished and to help the species recover to healthy levels.
Key Points
- 1Recreational anglers (people fishing for fun, not commercial purposes) cannot catch red snapper in federal Gulf waters off Texas during 2025
- 2The closure applies only to federal waters; state waters and private land areas may have different rules
- 3Red snapper populations have declined due to overfishing, making this closure necessary for the species to rebuild
- 4This regulation is managed by NOAA, the federal agency responsible for ocean and fishery management
- 5Anglers should check with local Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for any exceptions or alternative fishing opportunities
Impact Assessment
If you are a recreational angler in Texas federal Gulf waters, this means you cannot fish for red snapper in 2025, affecting your fishing opportunities and related spending on charters and equipment.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
ConsumersSmall BusinessesWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
November 3, 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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