Fishing Regulations

Federal fishing regulations are not always the same as state fishing regulations. For species that are not managed by federal regulations, states have the authority to extend state rules into federal waters for residents of that state or vessels landing a catch in that state.

• New regulations for greater amberjack and gray triggerfish effective 8/4/08

• Early Closure of the Red Snapper Recreational Fishery in the Gulf of Mexico

• 2008 Recreational fishing regulations pamphlet available here - Printed copies of the regulations will be available in March. When printing the online version, be sure to select two-sided, short-edge binding to ensure proper page order.

• 2008 Commercial fishing regulations pamphlet available here -  Printed copies of the regulations will be available in March. When printing the online version, be sure to select two-sided, short-edge binding to ensure proper page order.

• State Regulations:

          Texas

          Louisiana

          Mississippi

          Alabama

          Florida

• Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations

• Unofficial compilation of Federal Regulations prepared by the Southeast Regional Office/NMFS

• Official Electronic Code of Federal Regulations for 50 CFR 622 - Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf and South Atlantic

Check proposed federal regulations here.