Information to help fishermen comply with sea turtle release requirements contained in regulations published in the Federal Register [84 FR 22383] on May 17, 2019 for the Gulf of Mexico, and [84 FR 67236] on December 9, 2019 for the South Atlantic.
This is a tool to measure regulated species that you catch. By following fishing regulations, you allow the species to reproduce. This will help to ensure fish for the future.
Concise saltwater recreational fisheries fact sheets highlighting recent regional trends, economic impacts, fishing opportunities, and issues of interest from around the country.