MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced a closure for the Greater Amberjack season.

According to a NOAA release, Greater Amberjack fishing in federal waters will end on Sept. 27 at 12:01 a.m.

Data from the 2024-2025 season shows that 882,451 pounds of the species were caught and harvested. This is 478,451 pounds more than the catch limit of 404,000 pounds.

NOAA is required to adjust the next season's annual catch limit based on the overage of the current season. The 2025-2026 limit has been reduced from 335,320 pounds to zero pounds.

The Greater Amberjack population of the species is considered to be overfished, adding more reason for the season's closure.

"During the recreational closure, the bag and possession limits are zero for great

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