Fishery folks chat mackerel seasons online or in person
Published Date: 9/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on November 2-3, 2026, to talk about important updates and possible changes to fishing rules for king and Spanish mackerel. Fishermen, fishery managers, and anyone interested in coastal fishing will want to tune in, as the meeting covers fishing seasons, sale rules, and new science updates. You can join in person or online, and your input could help shape future fishing plans!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Possible change to Spanish mackerel fishing year
If you fish commercially for Atlantic Spanish mackerel, the Mackerel Cobia Advisory Panel will discuss and may recommend changes to the commercial Atlantic Spanish mackerel fishing year at its meeting on November 2–3, 2026. The meeting agenda explicitly lists Coastal Migratory Pelagics Amendment 38, which addresses the commercial Atlantic Spanish mackerel fishing year.
Review of sale rules for tournament-caught mackerel
If you sell or handle king or Spanish mackerel caught in tournaments, the Advisory Panel will discuss and may recommend changes regarding the sale of tournament-caught king and Spanish mackerel and broader fish sale regulations during the November 2–3, 2026 meeting. The agenda specifically lists discussion and recommendations on sale of tournament-caught king and Spanish mackerel and recent Council efforts to modify fish sale regulations.
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