NOTICE – Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the commercial possession limit for Black Sea Bass will be one hundred fifty (150) pounds per day, until further notice or until the next sub-period begins on July 1, 2025 at fifty (50) pounds per day.
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the commercial possession limit for Black Sea Bass for participants in the Summer/Fall period of the Aggregate Program will be seven (7) times the daily limit (150 pounds), or one thousand fifty (1050) pounds per week, until further notice (permitted vessels only) or until the next sub-period begins on July 1, 2025 at seven (7) times the daily limit (50 pounds), or three hundred fifty (350) pounds per week.
- Beginning 12:00AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the commercial possession limit for Striped Bass General Category will be five (5) fish per day, until further notice. The fishery is closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday weekly.
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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