South Atlantic Golden Tilefish Recreational Season Closed
Published Date: 3/20/2025
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Summary
Hey, golden tilefish fans! The 2025 recreational fishing season in the South Atlantic is officially closed starting March 21 because fishers are about to hit the catch limit. This means no more golden tilefish fishing for the rest of the year to keep the fish population healthy and thriving.
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Golden Tilefish Recreational Season Closed
You cannot recreationally harvest golden tilefish in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) starting March 21, 2025 through December 31, 2025 because recreational landings are projected to reach the recreational annual catch limit of 2,694 fish. During the closure the bag and possession limits for golden tilefish are zero. The next recreational fishing year and season for golden tilefish begins January 1, 2026.
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