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Gulf of Mexico Red Drum Fishery Management Plan

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*Executive Order 14172, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” (Jan. 20, 2025), directs that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America. Gulf of America references in this website refer to the same area as the Gulf of Mexico in the applicable regulations under 50 CFR parts 216–219, 222–226, and 600–699. The name change did not result in any changes to, and had no effect on the applicability or enforceability of, any existing regulations. This website continues to use “Gulf of Mexico” when quoting statutes, existing regulations, or previously published materials.

Actions

Under Development Implemented Actions

Amendment 48 to the Gulf Reef Fish FMP and Amendment 5 to the Gulf Red Drum FMP

Amendment 48 to the Gulf Reef Fish FMP and Amendment 5 to the Gulf Red Drum FMP establish MSY proxies, overfishing and overfished determination criteria (aka MSSTs), and optimum yield (OY) for some reef fish species and red drum.
Notice,
Gulf of Mexico
Published
03/10/2022

Gulf of Mexico Red Drum Historical Amendments and Rulemaking (1988-2002)

A list of historic rulemakings to Fishery Management Plans for Gulf of Mexico red drum fishery resources effective 2002 and earlier.
Notice,
Gulf of Mexico
Issued
08/19/2002
There are no implemented actions associated with this management plan.

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 04/25/2025