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New Regulations in the GulfGreater Amberjack Fishery Closure in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Effective October 24, 2009, the recreational fishery for greater amberjack in federal waters is closed. The recreational harvest in or from federal waters will be prohibited through the end of the current fishing year, December 31, 2009. This closure is effective from 9 miles out in federal Gulf of Mexico waters. State waters remain open for the recreational harvest of greater amberjack with the current bag and size limit of 1 per harvester per day; 28” minimum fork length in the Atlantic and 30” minimum for length in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, a person aboard a vessel for which a federal charter vessel/headboat permit for Gulf reef fish has been issued must also abide by this closure provision in state waters. This action is required by regulations implemented under the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. NOAA Fisheries Service has determined this action is necessary to prevent overfishing and to keep the recreational sector from exceeding its quota during the 2009 fishing year. For more information:
The most recent stock assessments for these species indicate that there is excessive fishing pressure and that reductions in harvest are needed. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council adopted these regulation changes in early 2008. The FWC adopted consistency rules for state waters of the Gulf at its December 2008 meeting.
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Greater Amberjack
Gray Triggerfish
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