Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2026 Commercial Accountability Measure for Gulf of America Greater Amberjack
Published Date: 2/5/2026
Rule
Summary
Fishermen who catch greater amberjack in the Gulf of America will face lower catch limits in 2026 because they caught too many fish in 2025. The government is cutting the allowed commercial catch by 8,184 pounds to help protect the amberjack population. This new rule starts February 5, 2026, and lasts through the end of the year, keeping the fishery healthy for the future.
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Commercial amberjack quota cut for 2026
If you fish greater amberjack commercially in the Gulf exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the total allowed commercial catch for 2026 is reduced by 8,184 pounds because 2025 landings exceeded the 2025 commercial annual catch limit. The 2026 commercial ACL is now 92,816 lb and the commercial ACT is 85,746 lb; this change is effective February 5, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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