Thursday, October 22, 2020

Florida: Greater amberjack closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters

Greater amberjack closes Nov. 1 in Gulf state waters

The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1 and will remain closed through April 30, 2021. The season is scheduled to reopen May 1-31, 2021.

This seasonal harvest closure is intended to help conserve the Gulf greater amberjack population and rebuild this fishery for the future.

Learn more about recreational fishing at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations.”

Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-404-6100 or Amanda.Nalley@MyFWC.com