NOTICE – Modification to possession limits and/or seasons for marine species regulated under quota
- Beginning 12:00AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 the 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 September 16, 2024 and one hundred (100) pounds per day.
- Beginning 12:00AM on Sunday, August 18, 2024 the Aggregate Program for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass will CLOSE for Summer Flounder ONLY, due to 85% of the sub-period quota having been reached. The program will re-open at 12:00AM on Monday, September 16, 2024 at seven (7) times the daily 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.
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