A winter spawning closure for red hind (mero cabrilla) in federal waters around Puerto Rico.
Fishing Season
Puerto Rico Red Hind Spawning Closure (Federal Waters)
U.S. Caribbean EEZ off Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Closed season
Puerto Rico Red Hind Spawning Closure (Federal Waters) 2026–27 Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Open · closes December 1, 2026
As published by NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office / Caribbean Fishery Management Council, last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office / Caribbean Fishery Management Council before you fish.
Future editions
- 2027–28 — Dec 1, 2027 – Feb 29, 2028
- 2028–29 — Dec 1, 2028 – Feb 28, 2029 · provisional
2026–27, 2027–28 as published by the organiser at fisheries.noaa.gov.
From ALL AT SEA