Fishing Regulations

Federal fishing regulations are not always the same as state fishing regulations. For species that are not managed by federal regulations, states have the authority to extend state rules into federal waters for residents of that state or vessels landing a catch in that state.

• 2009-10 Recreational fishing regulations pamphlet available here - Printed copies of the 2009-10 regulations will be available in late June. When printing the online version, be sure to select two-sided, short-edge binding to ensure proper page order.

• 2009-10 Commercial fishing regulations pamphlet available here -  Printed copies of the 2009-10 regulations will be available in late June. When printing the online version, be sure to select two-sided, short-edge binding to ensure proper page order.

• January 27, 2010 Addendum to the 2009-10 Commercial fishing regulations

• State Regulations:

          Texas

          Louisiana

          Mississippi

          Alabama

          Florida

• Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations

• Unofficial compilation of Federal Regulations prepared by the Southeast Regional Office/NMFS

• Official Electronic Code of Federal Regulations for 50 CFR 622 - Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf and South Atlantic

Check proposed federal regulations here.