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Current Fishing Closure Information

NOAA Fisheries Service continually updates its commercial and recreational fishing closure notices.

Current fishing closure information.

Area boundaries could be modified daily, based on where and how fast the oil spill is moving. NOAA will provide daily updates online by 12:00 p.m. EDT. Any changes to the closed area will become effective at 6:00 p.m. EDT the same day.

Fishermen who wish to contact BP about a claim should call (800) 440-0858.