South Atlantic commercial gag fishing season canceled for 2025

Commercial fishing for gag in the South Atlantic is now closed for the entire 2025 season. This means fishermen cannot catch gag, and the fish population gets a chance to recover from overfishing.

Commercial fishermen in the South Atlantic will lose an entire year's income from gag fishing. This happens when the total amount of fish caught is projected to hit a pre-set limit. It means the gag population is under enough stress that even with existing rules, a full year of fishing is not possible.