Rule lifecycle · RIN:0648-BO10
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62
Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 91 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
NOAA updated fishing rules for reef fish in the Gulf of America to better manage the fishery and protect fish populations. If you fish commercially or recreationally for reef species, verify you're in compliance with the new rules on fishing seasons, catch limits, size restrictions, and closed areas.
First seen
Jul 7, 2026
Last seen
Oct 6, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
91d
Effective on
Friday, October 2, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 7, 2026·91 FR 41611
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62
comments close Aug 6, 2026#2026-13682
Final·Oct 6, 2026·91 FR 63502
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; Amendment 62
effective Oct 2, 2026#2026-20435