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Regulatory Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

Overview

Fishing Type
Commercial, Recreational
Affected Species
Action Status
Information Gathering
Issued
04/17/2026
Point of Contact
Mary Vara, Sustainable Fisheries 727-824-5305

Summary

The actions proposed in Regulatory Amendment 37 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region would establish annual catch targets for black sea bass, revise the accountability measures, establish a spawning season closure for both the commercial and recreational sectors during February and March, and reduce the recreational bag limit to 3 fish.

Supporting Materials

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 06/03/2026