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Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Fishing Year 2018 Recreational Management Measures

Overview

Fishing Type
Recreational
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
05/01/2018
Point of Contact
Emily Keiley, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281-9116; email: Emily.Keiley@noaa.gov.

Summary

This action adjusts recreational management measures for Georges Bank cod and maintains status quo measures for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock for the 2018 fishing year. This action is necessary to respond to updated scientific information and to achieve the goals and objectives of the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. The intended effect of this action is to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational catch limits.

Federal Register

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 04/22/2022