Eating Fish at Sea: A Recipe for Success
Fish harvested in Gulf of Mexico federal waters must be maintained with head and fins intact until they are landed. However, it is legal to eat some fish during your fishing…
August 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 22-25, 2022, at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas. During this meeting, the Council plans to take final action…
June 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet in-person in Ft. Myers, Florida. The meeting will convene June 21-24 at the Crown Plaza at Bell Tower Shops. You’re welcome…
Meet Our Team- Jessica Matos
Meet Our Team! In order to provide some insight into who we are as Council Staff, and inform about what we do to assist the Council with managing the federal…
Fishy or Not, We Want Your Feedback!
You might already be aware of the Something’s Fishy tool that the Council uses to gather feedback from fishermen. It’s possible that you’ve contributed by providing your expertise on one…
January 2022 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a completely virtual meeting next week, January 24 – 27, 2022. Public testimony will be held on Wednesday, January 26,…
Looking Back at 2021 and Forward to 2022
As we close out this year we have an opportunity to reflect on what has occurred and look ahead to next year. 2021 was another eventful year filled with unique…
October 2021 Council Meeting Preview
The Gulf of Mexico fishery Management Council will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting next week, October 25-28, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Perdido Beach Resort…
Am I Using Legal Bait or Should I Switch?
There are quite a few regulations that dictate what you can and cannot use as bait while fishing in federal waters or with federally managed species. Many of the regulations…
Meet the Council: Bob Gill and Billy Broussard
The Gulf Council is comprised of fishermen and other experts in the fishery from states across the Gulf of Mexico. Drawing upon the expertise of these local fishermen ensures that…