NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, April 25, 2021, the commercial Summer flounder Aggregate Landing program will close, as the 90% harvest trigger will be met. The possession limit for Summer Flounder will be one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins May 1, 2021 at one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day.
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.
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