Gulf Shrimp Fishers: Virtual Meeting on Permits and Rules Ahead
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Gulf Fishery Management Council is hosting a virtual meeting on October 15, 2026, to discuss important updates and rules for shrimp fishing in the Gulf. Shrimp fishers and related businesses should pay attention as the meeting covers permit rules, fishery estimates, and new management plans that could affect how they operate and possibly their income. It’s a key chance to weigh in and stay ahead of changes in the shrimp industry.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Review of Permit Threshold Analyses
On October 15, 2026, the Gulf Fishery Management Council's Shrimp Advisory Panel will receive the 'Status of Updated Analyses on Minimum Threshold Number of Federal Gulf Shrimp Permits.' If you hold a federal Gulf shrimp permit or run a shrimping business, this meeting covers analyses that relate directly to the minimum threshold number of federal permits.
Draft Amendment 20 Review
On October 15, 2026, the Shrimp Advisory Panel will review Draft Shrimp Amendment 20. If you fish for shrimp in the Gulf or operate a shrimp business, the draft amendment is on the agenda and could inform future management decisions affecting the shrimp fishery.
2024 Gulf Shrimp Fishery Estimation Presented
The panel will receive the 2024 Gulf Shrimp Fishery Estimation during the October 15, 2026 meeting. Shrimp industry participants may use this data for planning and to inform comments to the Council.
Opportunity for Public Testimony
The virtual Shrimp Advisory Panel meeting on October 15, 2026 includes time to receive public testimony. If you are a shrimp fisher or stakeholder, you can register to attend and provide comments via the meeting registration at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3383291116212545537.
Accessibility Accommodations Available
Meetings are physically accessible and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to Kathy Pereira at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. For the October 15, 2026 meeting, requests should be submitted no later than October 10, 2026.
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