Greater Fort Myers Chamber: Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish Season Closes June 1 In Gulf State Waters

Fort Myers FL

21 May, 2021

11:31 AM

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From the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce: 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. Learn more about recreational fishing at MyFWC.com/Marine by clicking on "Recreational Regulations." This press release was produced by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.