Louisiana ends amberjack season for recreational fishermen

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 224

Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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Greater amberjack season will close in Louisiana waters overnight for recreational fishermen after anglers caught over 335,000 pounds in 43 days.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued an emergency declaration to close the amberjack season for recreational fishers at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determined that the annual amount of fish allowed to be harvested, just over 167 tons of fish, had been met in federal …

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