Gulf amberjack harvest, Sep. 1 - Oct. 31, 2022; rules modified for 2022-2023
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2022-2023 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 2022 recreational season for greater amberjack in Gulf state waters will be open Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.
The Gulf greater amberjack stock has experienced overfishing, and the recreational season modification is consistent with an Emergency Rule recommended by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council in Gulf federal waters. Consistent state and federal recreational seasons for greater amberjack would help prevent quota overages and mitigate risks of paybacks and seasonal closures.
For current recreational amberjack regulations, visit myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/amberjack. This page will be updated with the new season dates.