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Federal Register · December 30, 2025
The title they went with Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of America and Atlantic Region; 2025-2026 Commercial Accountability Measure for the King Mackerel Run-Around Gillnet Fishery Noisy translates that to

King mackerel fishing season cut short after too many fish were caught last year

What happened
US fisheries regulators are cutting the amount of king mackerel that can be caught by gillnets in the Gulf of America for the 2025-2026 season. This means commercial fishermen using these nets will have a smaller quota to fill next year because they exceeded their limit this past year.
Why it matters
Fisheries management often operates on a lag. Regulators set limits based on past data, but if those limits are exceeded, the consequences only show up in future seasons. This rule means that even if the fish population recovers, the commercial gillnet fishery will still face tighter restrictions next year, affecting their income and operations.
The signal
Watch for reports on how many king mackerel are caught by gillnets in the Gulf's southern zone during the 2025-2026 season, and whether the reduced quota leads to fewer overages.
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