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Federal Fishing Regulations for South Atlantic Waters
(click on brochure cover to open)
 Recreational and Commercial Regulations:
Snapper Grouper Species
King and Spanish Mackerel
Dolphin and Wahoo
• Snapper Grouper ID Chart
• Deepwater MPAs
• Oculina Bank Managed Area
• New Deepwater Coral Protected Areas
• Proposed Regulations and More...
Complimentary copies are available from the Council office.
Email andrea.grabman@safmc.net or call 843/571-4366 or Toll Free 866/SAFMC-10.
NOTE: See the "Announcements" section to the right of this page regarding updates for regulations implemented through Snapper Grouper Amendment 17A (red snapper) and Amendment 17B as referenced on page 7 of the Regulations brochure.
Download Updates:
South Atlantic Recreational Regulations Summary (as of October 2011)
South Atlantic Commercial Regulations Summary (as of October 2011)
Federal Fishing Regulations for South Atlantic Waters
(click on brochure cover to open)
Recreational and Commercial Regulations:
Snapper Grouper Species
King and Spanish Mackerel
Dolphin and Wahoo
• Snapper Grouper ID Chart
• Deepwater MPAs
• Oculina Bank Managed Area
• New Deepwater Coral Protected Areas
• Proposed Regulations and More...
Complimentary copies are available from the Council office.
Email andrea.grabman@safmc.net or call 843/571-4366 or Toll Free 866/SAFMC-10.
NOTE: See the "Announcements" section to the right of this page regarding updates for regulations implemented through Snapper Grouper Amendment 17A (red snapper) and Amendment 17B as referenced on page 7 of the Regulations brochure.
Download Updates:
South Atlantic Recreational Regulations Summary (as of October 2011)
South Atlantic Commercial Regulations Summary (as of October 2011)
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Regulations by Species
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| The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for the conservation and management of many species found in Federal waters in the south Atlantic region. For example, a total of 73 species of fish are included in the Snapper Grouper managment complex. Click the link for a list of managed species (pdf). Fishery management plans developed by the Council include:
Calico Scallop,
Coastal Migratory Pelagics (includes king & Spanish mackerel),
Coral,
Dolphin and Wahoo,
Golden Crab,
Sargassum,
Shrimp (including rock shrimp),
Snapper /Grouper, and
Spiny Lobster.
Listed below are species commonly found in the south Atlantic. Many are managed by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Click on the common name of each species for additional information including illustrations, biological characteristics, current regulations and/or contact information regarding the regulatory agency responsible for its management.
The fish graphics and biological characteristics found on this site were provided courtesy of Chuck Manooch and Duane Raver from their book, Fishes of the Southeastern United States.
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Announcements
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Reminder! Seasonal Closure for Shallow Water Snapper Grouper Species begins January 1, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! Atlantic Group Spanish Mackerel Trip Limit Reduced for Commercial Vessels in Southern Zone, effective Janaury 27, 2012. See Fishery Bulletin
New! New Regulations for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic, effective January 3, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Implement Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 Regulations effective January 30, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! NOAA Announces New Regulations for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. See Fishery Bulletin
Note: Proposed Changes to Regulations for Bycatch Reduction Devices in Shrimp Fisheries Comment period ends February 8, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
Note: NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Comment on Snapper Grouper Amendment 20A (wreckfish) Comment period ends March 12, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
NOAA Fisheries Announces Closure of Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery, effective October 17, 2011 Read Fishery Bulletin
Note: Adjustments to the 2011-2012 Recreational ACL for Black Sea Bass Read Fishery Bulletin
Reminder: Circle Hooks Required in South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Effective March 3, 2011 Read Fishery Bulletin
Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures Set for 9 Snapper Grouper Species - Regulations Begin January 31, 2011 and Include Deepwater Closure for Some Species - Read the Fishery Bulletin regarding implementation of Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B and the Final Rule that includes waypoints for the deepwater closure. (12/30/10)
Reminder: Recreational Measures for Snowy Grouper, Golden Tilefish, and Black Sea Bass. See Fishery Bulletin for details regarding Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures in place for these species.
Note: Red Snapper Fishery remains closed throughout South Atlantic Region. Amendment 17B implemented December 3, 2010. Read More
Note: Final Rule implementing Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 1 published. Establishes five Deepwater Coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern. Regulations effective July 22, 2010. Fishery Bulletin (posted 6/22/10). See news release for information and additional resources including maps. (posted 6/24/10)
Note: The sale of snapper grouper harvested or possessed under bag limits is prohibited. Read Fishery Bulletin reminder for more information. Final Rule implementing Snapper Grouper Amendment 15B published.
Note: Regulations for Marine Protected Areas effective February 12, 2009. Fishing for all snapper grouper species prohibited in MPAs. Read more...
Download your copy of the South Atlantic's Regulations for Deepwater Marine Protected Areas publication (PDF).
Control Dates in Effect for Some Commercial Fisheries - Read More...
Download Your Copy - Oculina Regulation Rack Card
Download brochure
Download Oculina Regulations Summary (PDF)
Additional information about Oculina coral and Special Management Areas
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Reminder! Seasonal Closure for Shallow Water Snapper Grouper Species begins January 1, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! Atlantic Group Spanish Mackerel Trip Limit Reduced for Commercial Vessels in Southern Zone, effective Janaury 27, 2012. See Fishery Bulletin
New! New Regulations for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic, effective January 3, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! NOAA Fisheries Publishes Final Rule to Implement Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 Regulations effective January 30, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
New! NOAA Announces New Regulations for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel and Cobia in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. See Fishery Bulletin
Note: Proposed Changes to Regulations for Bycatch Reduction Devices in Shrimp Fisheries Comment period ends February 8, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
Note: NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Comment on Snapper Grouper Amendment 20A (wreckfish) Comment period ends March 12, 2012 See Fishery Bulletin
NOAA Fisheries Announces Closure of Recreational Black Sea Bass Fishery, effective October 17, 2011 Read Fishery Bulletin
Note: Adjustments to the 2011-2012 Recreational ACL for Black Sea Bass Read Fishery Bulletin
Reminder: Circle Hooks Required in South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Effective March 3, 2011 Read Fishery Bulletin
Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures Set for 9 Snapper Grouper Species - Regulations Begin January 31, 2011 and Include Deepwater Closure for Some Species - Read the Fishery Bulletin regarding implementation of Snapper Grouper Amendment 17B and the Final Rule that includes waypoints for the deepwater closure. (12/30/10)
Reminder: Recreational Measures for Snowy Grouper, Golden Tilefish, and Black Sea Bass. See Fishery Bulletin for details regarding Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures in place for these species.
Note: Red Snapper Fishery remains closed throughout South Atlantic Region. Amendment 17B implemented December 3, 2010. Read More
Note: Final Rule implementing Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 1 published. Establishes five Deepwater Coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concern. Regulations effective July 22, 2010. Fishery Bulletin (posted 6/22/10). See news release for information and additional resources including maps. (posted 6/24/10)
Note: The sale of snapper grouper harvested or possessed under bag limits is prohibited. Read Fishery Bulletin reminder for more information. Final Rule implementing Snapper Grouper Amendment 15B published.
Note: Regulations for Marine Protected Areas effective February 12, 2009. Fishing for all snapper grouper species prohibited in MPAs. Read more...
Download your copy of the South Atlantic's Regulations for Deepwater Marine Protected Areas publication (PDF).
Control Dates in Effect for Some Commercial Fisheries - Read More...
Download Your Copy - Oculina Regulation Rack Card
Download brochure
Download Oculina Regulations Summary (PDF)
Additional information about Oculina coral and Special Management Areas
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