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Modification of Gray Triggerfish Commercial Trip Limits

Overview

Fishing Type
Commercial
Affected Species
Action Status
Information Gathering
Issued
03/03/2023
Point of Contact
Peter Hood, 727-824-5305, peter.hood@noaa.gov
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Summary

The purpose of the Framework Action and proposed rule is to increase the Gulf of Mexico gray triggerfish commercial trip limit to allow commercial fishermen the opportunity to land the commercial annual catch target (ACT). Since the most recent catch limit increase in 2021, commercial landings have been around half of the catch limit. Commercial fishermen requested the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council increase the trip limit so they have a chance to harvest the catch limit. This action would increase the trip limit from 16 fish to 25 fish.

Last updated by Southeast Regional Office on 03/16/2023