Golden Tilefish Season in South Atlantic: Catch Quick Before Closure
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting in 2025, recreational fishers in the South Atlantic will have a set season to catch golden tilefish, but once the limit is hit, the season will close to protect the fish. This means anglers need to keep an eye on the catch limits to avoid missing out. The closure helps keep golden tilefish healthy and ensures fun fishing for years to come.
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2025 South Atlantic Golden Tilefish Closure
Starting in 2025, recreational fishers in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will have a defined season for golden tilefish. NMFS will close the recreational harvest of golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ when recreational landings reach the recreational annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2025 fishing year.
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