South Atlantic Recreational Snowy Grouper Season Closes June 7, 2026

The National Marine Fisheries Service is closing the recreational snowy grouper fishery in the South Atlantic for the remainder of 2026. The new closure begins at 12:01 a.m. local time on June 7, 2026, and lasts until January 1, 2027.

Why it matters: This action enforces the catch limits already established in the fishery management plan. It ensures that total recreational landings stay within scientific guidelines designed to maintain the snowy grouper population. While it does not change the long-term rules for the species, it directly impacts when and how much anglers can keep fish this year.

Who it affects

• Recreational anglers fishing in South Atlantic federal waters

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This final rule was issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, part of the Commerce Department; check the original Federal Register document for full regulatory details.

Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document