Gulf Council Reminder: Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish Set to Open in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico

For Immediate Release July 24, 2013   Gulf Council Reminder: Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish Set to Open in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico      The recreational seasons for greater amberjack and gray triggerfish will reopen in the Federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico August 1, 2013.  The commercial gray triggerfish season will also reopenAugust 1.  New regulations for gray triggerfish include a two-fish recreational bag limit and a 12-fish commercial trip limit. The minimum size limit for gray triggerfish is 14 inches fork length.  The bag limit for greater amberjack is on per person, and the size limit is 30 inches fork length. Fork length is measured from the tip of the fish's closed mouth to the center of the tail fork. Watch this video for more information on how to measure. Triggerfish PSA     About the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional Fishery Management Councils established by the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The Council prepares fishery management plans, which are designed to manage fishery resources within the 200-mile limit of the Gulf of Mexico.         The Gulf Council has an APP for that - Download it for free!           iPhone         Droid Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Charlene Ponce Public Information Officer 888-833-1844 ext. 229

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