Following an updated population assessment that shows overfishing of Gulf of Mexico red snapper has ended and the population is rebounding, NOAA Fisheries increased the 2012 commercial and recreational fishing catch limits for the species from 7.53 million pounds to 8.08 million pounds as of June 1.

“Fishermen should continue to see bigger fish and larger catches as the population rebounds,” said Sam Rauch, NOAA’s acting assistant administrator for fisheries.