Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-13267
Announcement of 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Commercial Fishing Season Opening
Buyer
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce Department
Posted
July 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-13267
This announcement from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA under the Department of Commerce, provides details on the 2026 South Atlantic red snapper commercial fishing season. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity - Key Details: - Announces opening and closing dates for the 2026 South Atlantic red snapper commercial fishing season in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) - Sets the annual catch limit (ACL) at 102,951 pounds (round weight) - Establishes a commercial trip limit of 75 pounds gutted weight per trip - No minimum or maximum size limit for red snapper - Serves as an accountability measure for the commercial fishing sector - No products or services are being requested or procured - No unique technical or product requirements are specified
Description
For the 2026 fishing year, NMFS announces the opening date of the red snapper commercial fishing season in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This announcement serves as an accountability measure for the commercial sector and allows fishers to maximize their opportunity to harvest the commercial annual catch limit (ACL). The commercial fishing season opens at 12:01 a.m., local time, July 13, 2026, and remains open until 12:01 a.m., local time, January 1, 2027, unless changed by subsequent notification. During the season, the commercial trip limit is 75 pounds gutted weight, with no minimum or maximum size limit for red snapper.