NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: FISHERIES OF THE CARIBBEAN, GULF OF AMERICA, AND SOUTH ATLANTIC; REEF FISH FISHERY OF THE GULF OF AMERICA; ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURE FOR RECREATIONAL HARVEST OF RED SNAPPER IN FEDERAL WATERS OFF LOUISIANA

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Accountability Measure for Recreational Harvest of Red Snapper in Federal Waters off Louisiana.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 6 by Kelly Denit, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.

Summary: Recreational landings of red snapper in Louisiana during 2025 exceeded the annual catch limit (ACL) apportioned to the state for the private angling component of the recreational sector. According to the accountability measure (AM), NMFS reduces Louisiana's 2026 ACL for red snapper in the G...