NOTICE – Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the commercial possession limit for Black Sea Bass will be one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds per week, until further notice or until the next sub-period begins on May 1, 2025 at one hundred (100) pounds per day.
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the commercial possession limit for Summer Flounder for participants in the Winter 1 Program of the Aggregate Program for Summer Flounder will be three thousand (3,000) pounds per bi-week (permitted vessels only), until further notice or until the next sub-period begins on May 1, 2025 at two hundred (200) pounds 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.
Thank you.
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