South Atlantic Golden Tilefish Recreational Season Closes Tomorrow
Published Date: 3/26/2026
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Summary
Starting March 27, 2026, recreational fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic will be closed to protect the fish from overfishing. This means anglers have until March 26 to catch golden tilefish before the season ends. The closure helps keep fishing fun and sustainable for everyone who loves the South Atlantic waters.
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Recreational Golden Tilefish Season Closed
Recreational fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ is closed starting March 27, 2026; the last day you may fish for golden tilefish is March 26, 2026. The closure continues through December 31, 2026, and the next recreational season begins January 1, 2027. During the closure the bag and possession limits for golden tilefish are zero.
Recreational Annual Catch Limit Set
Regulations set the 2026 recreational annual catch limit (ACL) for golden tilefish at 2,741 fish. NMFS projected recreational landings would reach that ACL by March 27, 2026, which triggered the seasonal closure to prevent exceeding the ACL.
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