NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, November 8, 2020, the commercial possession limit for Summer flounder for vessels that possess a Summer Flounder Exemption Certificate will be four hundred (400) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins on January 1, 2021 at one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day. For vessels without a Summer Flounder Exemption Certificate, the possession limit will remain at two hundred (200) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins on January 1, 2021 at one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day.
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, November 8, 2020, the commercial possession limit for Bluefish will be five hundred (500) pounds per vessel per week, until the next sub-period begins November 16, 2020 at five hundred (500) pounds per vessel per week.
Possession limits are subject to modification throughout the year; it is the responsibility of the licensed fisherman to comply with possession limits and all such modifications. Current commercial possession limits can be found by calling (401) 423-1920, or visiting the Marine Fisheries webpage at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/marine-fisheries/mfsizes.php.
Thank you.
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