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Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region

NMFS is implementing changes to the management of red snapper in the South Atlantic through a final rule for Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. Amendment 59 was developed by NMFS on…
Final Rule,
South Atlantic
Effective
01/10/2026

Final Report of the Great Red Snapper Count Released

Next step is to incorporate the data into an interim analysis to help inform quotas and management measures for the 2021 Gulf red snapper season.
March 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
National
red snapper Red snapper. Credit: Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation

Addressing Misunderstandings about Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational Fishery Data

When it comes to characterizing the accuracy of the data, the facts matter. Read the new leadership message from Russ Dunn, National Policy Advisor for Recreational Fishing.
January 26, 2021 - Leadership Message ,
Southeast
National
Recreational fisherman with red snapper. Recreational fisherman with red snapper.

Gulf Shrimp Closures to Reduce Red Snapper Bycatch Fishery Management Area Map & GIS Data

Map and GIS Data representing the Gulf shrimp fishery closures to reduce red snapper bycatch fishery management areas in the Gulf of America*.
June 25, 2019 - Map ,
Southeast
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Carryover Provisions and Framework Modifications

The purpose of this amendment to is establish a carryover provision for managed reef fish and coastal migratory pelagic (CMP) stocks. Carryover provisions would apply to stocks and stock complexes with sector allocations. Unused portions of the sector…
Information Gathering,
gulf_of_america
Issued
01/10/2026

Amendment 50A-F: State Management Program for Recreational Red Snapper

NOAA Fisheries, in collaboration with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council), is developing a State Management Program Amendment for Recreational Red Snapper to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf…
Final Rule,
gulf_of_america
Effective
01/10/2026

State Recreational Red Snapper Management Exempted Fishing Permits

Five exempted fishing permits (EFPs) were issued to allow limited state management of recreational red snapper. The EFPs were issued for the 2018 and 2019 fishing years.
Southeast

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Applauds Pilot Program to Allow States to Manage Recreational Red Snapper Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

New two-year pilot program grants partial management responsibility of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery to the five Gulf states. 
April 17, 2018 - Leadership Message ,
Southeast
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Amendment 43: Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits

Actions address overfishing of red snapper and recreational reporting. Amendment Amendment 43: Red Snapper Annual Catch Limits
Final Rule,
South Atlantic
Effective
01/10/2026