Recreational Atlantic red porgy closure April 1, to reopen with regulation change May 1
FWC illustration of Atlantic red porgy.
Starting April 1 in Atlantic state waters, the red porgy recreational bag limit will reduce from 3 fish to 1 fish per person, per day, and the open recreational season will be May through June. Red porgy will be closed to recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters starting April 1, 2023 and will re-open on May 1, 2023.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved recreational management changes for red porgy and several other reef fish to be consistent with recent federal changes. Last year, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved management changes to help rebuild the red porgy stock, which is overfished and undergoing overfishing. Consistent regulations between state and federal waters can help improve the red porgy fishery, increase regulatory compliance, and aid in enforcement.
Learn more about recreational red porgy regulations by visiting myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/red-porgy.
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