NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
1. Beginning 12:00AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, the commercial possession limit for Scup General Category and Floating Fish Traps will be twelve thousand pounds (12,000) per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins January 1, 2023 at fifty thousand (50,000) pounds per vessel per day.
2. Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, October 2, 2022, the commercial possession limit for Black Sea Bass fishery will be one hundred (100) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins October 16, 2022 at fifty (50) pounds per vessel per day. For pilot aggregate program participants, this possession limit change corresponds to 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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