Greater amberjack closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters

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Fishing Saltwater Regulations

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1 and will remain closed through April 30, 2022. The season is scheduled to reopen May 1-31, 2022.

This seasonal harvest closure is intended to help conserve the Gulf greater amberjack population and rebuild this fishery for the future.

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