# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Gulf of Mexico Commercial Grouper Fishery; Trip Limit
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-12-29 · Effective 2006-01-01 · 70 FR 77057
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-24603
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** grouper
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 77057
- **Publication date:** 2005-12-29
- **Effective date:** 2006-01-01
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 051114298-5338-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues this final rule to implement a regulatory amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule establishes a 6,000-lb (2,722-kg) commercial trip limit for shallow-water and deep-water grouper, combined, in the exclusive economic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. The intended effect of this final rule is to minimize the effects of derby fishing and prolong the fishing season.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/29/05-24603/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-gulf-of-mexico-commercial-grouper)
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