NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00am on Friday, October 1, 2021, the commercial possession limit for Scup General Category and Floating Fish Traps will be twenty-one thousand (21,000) pounds per vessel per day, until the next sub-period begins on January 1, 2022 at 50,000 pounds per vessel per day.
- Beginning 12:00am on Monday, October 4, 2021, the commercial possession limit for Striped Bass General Category will be 5 fish per vessel per day until further notice. Please be reminded that the general category fishery is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Striped bass floating fish traps remains open, unlimited possession limit.
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.
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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