The recreational harvest and possession of greater amberjack in or from federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico will be prohibited from Saturday through Dec. 31. Federal waters extend beyond 9 nautical miles from shore. The National Marine Fisheries Service said the annual recreational harvest quota for greater amberjack in the Gulf has been met.
A person aboard a vessel for which a federal charter vessel/head boat permit for Gulf reef fish has been issued must also abide by this closure. This action is required by regulations implemented under the Fishery Management Plan for Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico.
However, all other recreational anglers may still harvest 1 greater amberjack of at least 30 inches fork length daily per person in Gulf state waters off Florida.
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However, all other recreational anglers may still harvest 1 greater amberjack of at least 30 inches fork length daily per person in Gulf state waters off Florida.
