WASHINGTON, March 20 -- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a rule called: Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 2026-2027 Recreational Fishing Season for Black Sea Bass.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on March 20 by David R. Blankinship, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
Summary: NMFS announces that the recreational fishing season for black sea bass in South Atlantic Federal waters will extend throughout its 2026-2027 fishing year. Announcing the length of the recreational fishing season for black sea bass is one of the accountability measures (AMs) for the recreational sector. This announcement allows recreational fishers to maximize their...