NOTICE
Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
1. Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, the commercial possession limit for Scup General Category and Scup Floating Fish Traps will be thirteen thousand five hundred (13,500) pounds per vessel per day, until further notice or the next sub-period begins January 1, 2025 at fifty thousand (50,000) pounds per vessel per day. This change is due to recent changes in federal possession limits.
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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