🎣2025 Gag Fishing Regulations
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2025 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Gag in the South Atlantic
Summary
NMFS implements an accountability measure (AM) for the recreational harvest of gag in South Atlantic Federal waters. NMFS reduces the length of the 2025 recreational fishing season for gag to prevent landings from exceeding the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) as occurred in 2024. Accordingly, NMFS announces the adjusted closure date for the recreational harvest of gag in South Atlantic Federal waters to protect the gag resource.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document establishes a temporary rule that shortens the recreational fishing season for gag in South Atlantic Federal waters due to previous over-harvesting, directly affecting businesses reliant on recreational fishing, including charter vessels and headboats. Businesses need to adjust operations accordingly to minimize financial impact.