Gag Order: Gulf Fishing Season Shuts Down Early for Fish
Published Date: 7/11/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting September 15, 2025, recreational fishing for Gulf gag will be closed until the end of the year to protect this popular fish. If you love catching gag in the Gulf, plan ahead because the season ends early to keep the fish healthy for the future. This helps make sure we can all enjoy gag fishing for years to come!
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Gulf Gag Recreational Season Closed
You cannot recreationally fish for Gulf gag in the Gulf exclusive economic zone (EEZ) from September 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) closed the recreational sector because the 2025 recreational annual catch target (ACT) for gag is projected to be reached by September 15, 2025.
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