Recreational fishermen get a full two years to catch black sea bass

Federal regulators have announced that the recreational fishing season for black sea bass in the South Atlantic will remain open for the entire 2025-2026 fishing year. This means recreational fishermen can fish for black sea bass without interruption for two full years, maximizing their chances to catch the allowed limit.

This small regulatory change gives recreational fishermen more certainty and flexibility. Instead of waiting for annual announcements, they know they have a full two years to plan their fishing trips. It also means regulators are confident the black sea bass population can handle continuous recreational fishing for that period.