Greater Amberjack Reopens To Recreational Harvest In Gulf Waters May 1-31

Fort Myers FL

26 April, 2021

8:28 PM

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From the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: April 23, 2021 The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters May 1-31. After an annual season spawning closure in June and July, recreational harvest of Gulf greater amberjack is scheduled to reopen again Aug. 1-Oct. 31. If you plan to fish for greater amberjack or certain other reef fish species in Gulf or Atlantic state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel (includes anglers over 65 years of age), you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler prior to your fishing trip. If you are already a Gulf Reef Fish Angler, your Gulf designation meets the new statewide requirement until it expires. To learn more about the no-cost designation, visit MyFWC.com/SRFS. Sign up today at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Annual renewal is required. To learn more about greater amberjack regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on "Recreational Regulations." This press release was produced by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.