Changes to Cod and Haddock Recreational Regulations in the Gulf of Maine for Fishing Year 2022
Summary
The recreational fishery for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock is managed under the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The Plan provides the Regional Administrator authority, in consultation with the New England Fishery Management Council, to develop recreational management measures to ensure that the recreational catch limits for these stocks are achieved, but not exceeded.
After consultation with the Council, we have implemented changes to Gulf of Maine cod and haddock recreational management measures as recommended by the Council.
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Haddock |
Cod |
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Possession Limit |
Minimum Size (inches) |
Open Season |
Possession Limit |
Minimum Size |
Open Season (Private) |
Open Season (For-Hire) |
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New Measures |
20 |
17 |
May 1 - February 28, April 1 - 30 |
1 |
22 |
September 1 – October 7, April 1 - 14 |
September 1 – October 7, April 1 - 14 |