Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 2026-2027 Recreational Fishing Season for Black Sea Bass
catch-limit · south atlantic · grouper · Published 2026-03-20 · Effective 2026-04-20 · 91 FR 13520
Document
Document number
2026-05517
Federal Register citation
91 FR 13520
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; recreational fishing season.
Category
catch-limit
Region
south atlantic
Species
grouper
Publication date
2026-03-20
Effective date
2026-04-20
NOAA docket
Docket No. 130403320-4891-02
Abstract
NMFS announces that the recreational fishing season for black sea bass in South Atlantic Federal waters will extend throughout its 2026-2027 fishing year. Announcing the length of the recreational fishing season for black sea bass is one of the accountability measures (AMs) for the recreational sector. This announcement allows recreational fishers to maximize their opportunity to harvest the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) for black sea bass while NMFS manages harvest to protect the black sea bass resource.