The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico will be closed starting November 1, following the last day of harvest on October 31. This closure affects both state and federal waters.
In July, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) implemented an executive order to align the 2024-25 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters with the newly approved federal season. The new timeframe, from September 1 through October 31, was established by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. This measure aims to assist in rebuilding the stock.
For those seeking information on current regulations regarding recreational greater amberjack fishing, resources are available at MyFWC.com/Marine under "Recreational Regulations" and "Amberjack."