Greater amberjack fishing season in the Gulf cut to 43 days

The government will close the recreational fishing season for greater amberjack in the Gulf of America early in 2026. Anglers will only have 43 days to catch the fish before the season ends on October 14.

The government projects recreational anglers will hit their annual catch limit for greater amberjack in just 43 days. This means the fish population is under heavy pressure, or the catch limits are set very low to protect it. The fishing season is effectively over before it really begins for most people.