Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-05873
2026 Recreational Season Closure for Golden Tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
March 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-05873
This notice announces a regulatory action by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - No products or services are being requested or awarded - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Temporary closure of the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ - Action taken to prevent exceeding the annual catch limit (ACL) and to protect the species from overfishing - Closure is based on catch data projections and federal fisheries management regulations - Affected Area: - South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - NMFS Southeast Regional Office is the responsible federal office
Description
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the closure of the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) starting March 27, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This temporary closure is implemented to prevent recreational landings from exceeding the annual catch limit and to protect the golden tilefish resource from overfishing. The closure follows regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Act and is based on catch data projections from the previous year.