# Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of the 2009 Gulf of Mexico Recreational Fishery for Red Snapper
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2009-05-08 · Effective 2009-08-15 · 74 FR 21558
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-10822
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** south atlantic
- **Species:** red snapper
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 21558
- **Publication date:** 2009-05-08
- **Effective date:** 2009-08-15
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 970730185-7206-02
## Abstract

NMFS closes the recreational fishery for red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). In addition, a person aboard a vessel for which a Federal charter vessel/ headboat permit for Gulf reef fish has been issued, must also abide by these closure provisions in state waters if the Federal closure provisions are more restrictive than applicable state law. NMFS has determined this action is necessary to prevent the recreational fishery from exceeding its quota for the fishing year. This closure is necessary to prevent overfishing of Gulf red snapper.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/05/08/E9-10822/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico)
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