The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the closure of the recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico starting September 27, 2025. This action aligns with a federal closure and will keep harvest closed through August 31, 2026.
According to FWC, “Gulf greater amberjack is overfished, undergoing overfishing and is under a federal rebuilding plan. NOAA determined that a large quota overage occurred in 2024, which must be deducted from the 2025 quota. Based on the 2024 overage, NOAA determined that no quota remains for the 2025 recreational fishing season and therefore closed the fishery in Gulf federal waters. Consistent state and federal seasons are intended to prevent further quota overages and support rebuilding of the stock.”
Current regulations for recreational greater amberjack can be found at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on “Recreational Regulations” and “Amberjack.”
