After considerable anticipation from anglers, NOAA Fisheries recently announced the opening of the 2014 recreational red snapper fishing seasons in South Atlantic federal waters.
The recreational 2014 catch limit is set at 22,576 fish.
The 2014 South Atlantic red snapper recreational fishing season will consist of the following days:
July 11, 12, 13 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
July 18, 19, 20 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
July 25, 25 (Friday, Saturday)
During the open recreational season, the bag limit is one fish per person per day and there is no minimum size limit for red snapper.
NOAA Fisheries may change commercial and recreational season dates if tropical storm or hurricane conditions exist, or are projected to exist, in the South Atlantic. If severe weather conditions exist, NOAA Fisheries will announce via NOAA Weather Radio and a Fishery Bulletin any change in the red snapper fishing seasons.
Full regulations can be found in the Federal Register.
For additional information regarding the South Atlantic red snapper annual catch limits and recreational length projection report, visit the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office website at www.safmc.net.
source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper FMP Amendment 27
NOAA Fisheries is publishing a final rule to implement Amendment 27 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region on December 27, 2013.
Amendment 27 includes the following actions:
Extends the South Atlantic Council's management responsibility for Nassau grouper to include the Gulf of Mexico.
Increases the number of allowable crew members from three to four on dual-permitted vessels (vessels that have both a federal South Atlantic Charter/Headboat Permit for Snapper-Grouper and a South Atlantic Unlimited or 225-Pound Snapper-Grouper Permit).
Allow captains and crew of for-hire vessels with federal South Atlantic Charter/Headboat Snapper-Grouper Permits to retain bag limit quantities of all snapper-grouper species.
Remove blue runner from the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region.
An Amendment 27 FAQ is available at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/2013/am27/index.html.
Amendment 27 and the final rule may be obtained from: The NOAA Fisheries Web site:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/2013/am27/index.html.
source: NOAA Fisheries
Amendment 27 includes the following actions:
Extends the South Atlantic Council's management responsibility for Nassau grouper to include the Gulf of Mexico.
Increases the number of allowable crew members from three to four on dual-permitted vessels (vessels that have both a federal South Atlantic Charter/Headboat Permit for Snapper-Grouper and a South Atlantic Unlimited or 225-Pound Snapper-Grouper Permit).
Allow captains and crew of for-hire vessels with federal South Atlantic Charter/Headboat Snapper-Grouper Permits to retain bag limit quantities of all snapper-grouper species.
Remove blue runner from the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region.
An Amendment 27 FAQ is available at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/2013/am27/index.html.
Amendment 27 and the final rule may be obtained from: The NOAA Fisheries Web site:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/2013/am27/index.html.
source: NOAA Fisheries
Monday, August 5, 2013
2013 South Atlantic Recreational Red Snapper Season
In July, NOAA Fisheries released details of the 2013 recreational red snapper fishing season in South Atlantic federal waters.
The recreational fishing season will open for one weekend made up of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The recreational red snapper season opens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 23, 2013, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 26, 2013. During the open recreational season, the bag limit is one fish per person per day and there is no minimum size limit for red snapper.
NOAA Fisheries may change the commercial and recreational season dates if severe weather conditions exist. If severe weather conditions exist, NOAA Fisheries will announce via NOAA Weather Radio and a Fishery Bulletin any change in the red snapper fishing seasons.
After the conclusion of the recreational fishing season, red snapper may not be harvested or possessed under the bag limit in federal waters of the South Atlantic. Harvest and possession prohibitions also apply to state waters for vessels holding federal snapper-grouper permits.
The recreational annual catch limit for 2013 is 9,585 fish. The sector annual catch limits are based upon allocations previously decided by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
More information concerning the 2013 red snapper fishing seasons can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
The recreational fishing season will open for one weekend made up of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The recreational red snapper season opens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 23, 2013, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 26, 2013. During the open recreational season, the bag limit is one fish per person per day and there is no minimum size limit for red snapper.
NOAA Fisheries may change the commercial and recreational season dates if severe weather conditions exist. If severe weather conditions exist, NOAA Fisheries will announce via NOAA Weather Radio and a Fishery Bulletin any change in the red snapper fishing seasons.
After the conclusion of the recreational fishing season, red snapper may not be harvested or possessed under the bag limit in federal waters of the South Atlantic. Harvest and possession prohibitions also apply to state waters for vessels holding federal snapper-grouper permits.
The recreational annual catch limit for 2013 is 9,585 fish. The sector annual catch limits are based upon allocations previously decided by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
More information concerning the 2013 red snapper fishing seasons can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
2013 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
According to NOAA Fisheries, the final rule to determine red snapper fishing seasons and harvest amounts for 2013 and subsequent years (Amendment 28) is currently under review.
Due to the review process, commercial and recreational fishing seasons for red snapper will not open in July 2013.
When complete, Amendment 28 will establish:
(1) a process to determine if a fishing season will occur each year, which would include specification of the allowable harvest and season length for the commercial and recreational sectors
(2) an equation to determine the annual catch limit amount for each sector
(3) management measures if fishing is allowed.
According to NOAA, the intent of Amendment 28 is to provide fishermen the opportunity to harvest the red snapper annual catch limit and enhance the social and economic benefits to the fishery.
More information can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
Due to the review process, commercial and recreational fishing seasons for red snapper will not open in July 2013.
When complete, Amendment 28 will establish:
(1) a process to determine if a fishing season will occur each year, which would include specification of the allowable harvest and season length for the commercial and recreational sectors
(2) an equation to determine the annual catch limit amount for each sector
(3) management measures if fishing is allowed.
According to NOAA, the intent of Amendment 28 is to provide fishermen the opportunity to harvest the red snapper annual catch limit and enhance the social and economic benefits to the fishery.
More information can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
Saturday, June 8, 2013
South Atlantic Black Sea Bass Catch Limits
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has proposed to more than double the current black sea bass annual catch limit (ACL) from 847,000 pounds (whole weight) to 1,814,000 pounds.
NOAA Fisheries is in the process of reviewing the request and a proposed rule for public comment is expected later this summer. The black sea bass fishery opens for both commercial and recreational fishermen on June 1, 2013 in federal waters from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina southward along the east coast of Florida.
Earlier this month, the Council met during a special session and approved the increase to the overall annual catch limit. The proposed increase is based on the most recent stock assessment update, completed in early 2013 through the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review program.
The updated black sea bass stock assessment concluded that the stock is no longer overfished or undergoing overfishing, and is rebuilt.
The increase in the catch limit is proposed through Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan and must be approved by the Secretary of Commerce for implementation later this year.
The Council is proposing the increase go into effect as soon as possible in order to extend the 2013 fishing season. The current bag limit is 5 fish per person per day with a 13" total length minimum size limit for the recreational fishery. There are no changes proposed to the size and bag limits.
More Information:
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council at www.safmc.net
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/bsb/index.html
source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
NOAA Fisheries is in the process of reviewing the request and a proposed rule for public comment is expected later this summer. The black sea bass fishery opens for both commercial and recreational fishermen on June 1, 2013 in federal waters from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina southward along the east coast of Florida.
Earlier this month, the Council met during a special session and approved the increase to the overall annual catch limit. The proposed increase is based on the most recent stock assessment update, completed in early 2013 through the Southeast Data, Assessment and Review program.
The updated black sea bass stock assessment concluded that the stock is no longer overfished or undergoing overfishing, and is rebuilt.
The increase in the catch limit is proposed through Regulatory Amendment 19 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan and must be approved by the Secretary of Commerce for implementation later this year.
The Council is proposing the increase go into effect as soon as possible in order to extend the 2013 fishing season. The current bag limit is 5 fish per person per day with a 13" total length minimum size limit for the recreational fishery. There are no changes proposed to the size and bag limits.
More Information:
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council at www.safmc.net
NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office at http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/s_atl/sg/bsb/index.html
source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
South Atlantic Snow Grouper Closure (Recreational)
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAMFC) recently announced that the recreational harvest of snowy grouper in South Atlantic waters will close, at 12:01 a.m. (local time) May 31, 2013. Recreational harvest will reopen at 12:01 a.m. (local time) on January 1, 2014.
SAMFC found the closure to be neccessary because 2010-2012 average landings exceeded the annual catch limit. The accountability measure for snowy grouper requires that the 2013 fishing season be shortened if the average 2010-2012 recreational landings exceed the annual catch limit. The 2013 recreational annual catch limit is 523 fish.
During the closure recreational harvest or possession of snowy grouper is prohibited. The closure applies in both state and federal waters for vessels with a valid charter/headboat permit for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper.
source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
SAMFC found the closure to be neccessary because 2010-2012 average landings exceeded the annual catch limit. The accountability measure for snowy grouper requires that the 2013 fishing season be shortened if the average 2010-2012 recreational landings exceed the annual catch limit. The 2013 recreational annual catch limit is 523 fish.
During the closure recreational harvest or possession of snowy grouper is prohibited. The closure applies in both state and federal waters for vessels with a valid charter/headboat permit for South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper.
source: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Monday, September 10, 2012
South Atlantic Recreational Black Sea Bass Season Closed
After determining that the 2012-2013 South Atlantic recreational annual catch limit of 409,000 pounds for black sea bass had been reached, NOAA Fisheries Service closed the fishery.
Recreational fishing for black sea bass in federal waters of the South Atlantic from the latitude of Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina to Key West, Florida, will remain closed from September 4, 2012, through 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2013.
For vessels with a valid federal charter vessel/headboat permit for South Atlantic snapper grouper, the closure applies to state and federal waters. The operator of a vessel that has a federal for-hire permit for snapper grouper must land any black sea bass harvested from either state or federal waters prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, September 4, 2012.
According to NOAA Fisheries Service, black sea bass are experiencing overfishing.
source: SAFMC
Recreational fishing for black sea bass in federal waters of the South Atlantic from the latitude of Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina to Key West, Florida, will remain closed from September 4, 2012, through 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2013.
For vessels with a valid federal charter vessel/headboat permit for South Atlantic snapper grouper, the closure applies to state and federal waters. The operator of a vessel that has a federal for-hire permit for snapper grouper must land any black sea bass harvested from either state or federal waters prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, September 4, 2012.
According to NOAA Fisheries Service, black sea bass are experiencing overfishing.
source: SAFMC
Saturday, September 8, 2012
South Atlantic Red Snapper September 2012 Open Season
In September, recreational anglers will be get 6 fishing days for red snapper in South Atlantic federal waters. Based on a recommendation by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council), The recreational fishing season will open for two consecutive weekends made up of Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The recreational red snapper season opens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 14, 2012, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 17, 2012; the season then reopens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 21, 2012, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 24, 2012.
During the open recreational season, the bag limit is one fish per person per day and there is no minimum size limit for red snapper. The red snapper recreational annual catch limit for 2012 is 9,399 fish.
NOAA Fisheries may change the commercial and recreational season dates if severe weather conditions exist. If severe weather conditions exist, NOAA Fisheries will announce via NOAA Weather Radio and a Fishery Bulletin any change in the red snapper fishing seasons.
After the conclusion of the recreational September 14-17, 2012, and September 21-24, 2012 fishing seasons, red snapper may not be harvested or possessed in federal waters of the South Atlantic.
Harvest and possession prohibitions also apply to state waters for vessels holding federal snapper-grouper permits.
More information, including Frequently Asked Questions for the 2012 red snapper fishing seasons can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
The recreational red snapper season opens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 14, 2012, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 17, 2012; the season then reopens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 21, 2012, and closes at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 24, 2012.
During the open recreational season, the bag limit is one fish per person per day and there is no minimum size limit for red snapper. The red snapper recreational annual catch limit for 2012 is 9,399 fish.
NOAA Fisheries may change the commercial and recreational season dates if severe weather conditions exist. If severe weather conditions exist, NOAA Fisheries will announce via NOAA Weather Radio and a Fishery Bulletin any change in the red snapper fishing seasons.
After the conclusion of the recreational September 14-17, 2012, and September 21-24, 2012 fishing seasons, red snapper may not be harvested or possessed in federal waters of the South Atlantic.
Harvest and possession prohibitions also apply to state waters for vessels holding federal snapper-grouper permits.
More information, including Frequently Asked Questions for the 2012 red snapper fishing seasons can be found online at:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sf/SASnapperGrouperHomepage.htm
source: SAFMC
Saturday, January 29, 2011
South Atlantic Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery Closure
According to NOAA Fisheries Service, the 2010-2011 recreational annual catch limit (ACL) of 409,000 pounds for black sea bass has been reached.
As a result, the recreational sector for black sea bass in federal waters of the South Atlantic from 35°15.19' N. lat., (the latitude of Cape Hatteras Light, NC) to Key West, FL will be closed, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time) February 12, 2011, through 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2011.
For vessels which have a valid federal charter vessel/headboat permit for South Atlantic Snapper-grouper, the closure applies to state and federal waters. The operator of a vessel that has been issued a federal for-hire permit for snapper-grouper must have landed any black sea bass harvested from either state or federal waters prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, February 12, 2011.
As a result, the recreational sector for black sea bass in federal waters of the South Atlantic from 35°15.19' N. lat., (the latitude of Cape Hatteras Light, NC) to Key West, FL will be closed, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time) February 12, 2011, through 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2011.
For vessels which have a valid federal charter vessel/headboat permit for South Atlantic Snapper-grouper, the closure applies to state and federal waters. The operator of a vessel that has been issued a federal for-hire permit for snapper-grouper must have landed any black sea bass harvested from either state or federal waters prior to 12:01 a.m., local time, February 12, 2011.
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