Photo of greater amberjack, also known as amberjack, medregal, and coronado, by NOAA fisheries
The recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1 and will remain closed through April 30, 2021. The season is scheduled to reopen May 1-31, 2021.
This seasonal harvest closure is intended to help conserve the Gulf greater amberjack population and rebuild this fishery for the future.