Commercial fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic just closed for 2025

The US government has closed commercial longline fishing for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic for the entire 2025 season. This means commercial fishers cannot catch or sell golden tilefish from this area next year.

The government sets annual catch limits for fish species to prevent overfishing. When fishers hit that limit early, the season closes. This closure means the golden tilefish population is under enough pressure that the 2025 quota is already projected to be met before the year even begins.