NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
Beginning 12:00AM on Monday, June 28, 2021, the commercial Federal Spanish Mackerel Fishery in the Northern Zone will close, until the zone re-opens on March 1, 2022. The Spanish Mackerel fishery in state waters remains open until further notice.
For more information on the federal closure please see the South Atlantic Fishery Bulletin announcement [content.govdelivery.com].
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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