FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently CLOSEDClosed
Federal Gulf recreational greater amberjack: CLOSED. NOAA Fisheries closed the rec sector after stock assessment. Verify current status before targeting.
reef
Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Aggressive on bait drops over high-relief structure.
Preferred depth100–350 ft
Holds onwrecks, deep towers, rigs
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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STATE
FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)
Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal
- Bag limit
- 1 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 34″ FL (fork length)
- Season
- May 1, 2026 → May 31, 2026Approximate — Gulf greater amberjack has very limited recreational seasons in recent years. Verify current dates with FWC and NOAA before fishing.
Federally overfished — short seasonal opens in Gulf federal + state waters. Sometimes closed entirely for the year.