Fishing harvest closures June 1: Gulf of Mexico - amberjack and gray triggerfish; Atlantic Ocean - snook
GULF OF MEXICO - GREATER AMBERJACK & GRAY TRIGGERFISH
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes June 1 and will remain closed through July 31, reopening Aug. 1.
Seasonal harvest closures help conserve Florida’s valuable greater amberjack and gray triggerfish populations and improve these fisheries for the future.
If you plan to fish for amberjack or gray triggerfish anywhere in Florida state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler (annual renewal is required). To learn more, visit MyFWC.com/SRFS. Sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
ATLANTIC OCEAN - SNOOK
The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular season closure that starts June 1.
Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. Seasonal harvest closures and anglers using proper handling methods when practicing catch-and-release help conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and can ensure the species’ abundance for anglers today and generations to come. Learn more about catch-and-release fishing and the best way to handle a fish here: myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/outreach/fish-handling.
If you practice catch-and-release fishing during the closed season, you can still contribute to data collection by submitting your catch information for this and other species through the iAngler app. Learn more on the Angler Action Foundation’s website at AnglerActionFoundation.com.
LEARN MORE ABOUT RECREATIONAL FISHING HERE:
myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/