NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Thursday, October 1, 2020, the commercial possession limit for Scup General Category and Scup Floating Fish Trap fisheries will be twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins on January 1, 2021, at fifty thousand (50,000) 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.
Thank you.
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