The recreational season for vermillion snapper will open April 1, 2012.  Bag limit will be five (5) per person per day and a minimum size of 12 inches.   For more information. 

The NMFS has closed the season on medium, large and giant blue fin tuna effective January 22, 2012, and will reopen again in June 1, 2012. See entire notice from NMFS.

NOAA Fisheries Service is looking for comments on Amendment 20A to the Fishery Management Plan for snapper-Grouper in the South Atlantic by March 12, 2012. Read entire bulletin and make a comment.

NOAA seeks comments on possible revision of accountability measures for recreational catch of gag and red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico by January 27, 2012. Read entire bulletin and make a comment.

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species News: Draft of Phase I Early Restoration Plan for the Deep Water Horizon Spill was released today. For more information and public meeting schedule click here.

NOAA wants public input on environmental impact statements for limiting the commercial effort for the South Atlantic sea bass which may effect recreational limits. Read entire bulletin and/or make a comment.

NOAA reveals plan for regional recreational saltwater fishing designed to improve fishing, stewardship and science. Read the entire plan.

NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Comment on the Proposed Rule for the South Atlantic Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment -Comment Period Ends December 19, 2011.   Read entire bulletin and make a comment.

NOAA says rule to suspend gag grouper recreational starts November 16, 2011, and continues through 2012 in the Gulf of Mexico.  Amendment 32 proposes a recreational season from July 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012.’ Read entire bulletin.