NOAA Fisheries Offers More Ways to Receive News and Updates About the New Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: June 10, 2021 …
Federal Commercial Fishing Regulations are Now Available in the New Fish Rules Commercial App
For Immediate Release May 25, 2021 Federal commercial fishing regulations in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic are now available on the free Fish Rules Commercial mobile app. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council have partnered with Fish Rules, LLC to create an app to host…
Imposters! The Other Red Snappers and How to Identify Them
Recreational red snapper season is right around the corner and we’re all excited for a productive summer fishing season. Most of us take for granted how easy it is to identify the most popular fish in the Gulf because their obvious bright red color is a dead giveaway. Believe it or not, there are at…
Federal Waters off Texas Close to Shrimping on May 15, 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: May 7, 2021 …
Gulf of Mexico Greater Amberjack Recreational Fishing Season Reopens May 1-31, 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: April 21, 2021 …
Gulf Council Recommends Increasing 2021 Red Snapper Catch Limits and Calibrating Recreational Landings Beginning in 2023
For Immediate Release April 15, 2021 The Council chose to increase the 2021 red snapper overfishing limit (OFL) to 25,600,000 pounds whole weight, and the 2021 acceptable biological catch (ABC) to 15,400,000 pounds whole weight, as recommended by the Scientific and Statical Committee (SSC). The revised 2021 red snapper catch limits are as follows:…
Gulf Council Seeks Applicants for its Scientific and Statistical Committees
For Immediate Release April 5, 2021 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for its Standing and Special Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC). Current members must reapply to be considered for future membership. The Council has one standing and eight special Scientific and Statistical Committees comprised of individuals who have expertise…
REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Continues Weekly For-Hire Reporting Webinars with a Time Change
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 26, 2021 …
Commercial Hook-and-Line Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Southern Zone Will Close on February 22, 2021
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16 2021 …
REMINDER: NOAA Fisheries Reaches Out to Fishermen by Phone
The following NOAA Fisheries Bulletin is provided as a courtesy: ISSUE DATE: February 16, 2021 …