NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the commercial Menhaden fishery in waters outside of the Menhaden Management Area fishery will CLOSE, until the next sub-period begins January 1, 2022 at one-hundred twenty thousand (120,000) 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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