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Possession and Trip Limit Increases for the Northeast Multispecies (New England Groundfish) Common Pool Fishery

Overview

Fishing Type
Commercial
Action Status
Temporary Rule
Effective
Effective March 23, 2020 through April 30, 2020
Point of Contact
Spencer Talmage, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281-9232

Summary

This action increases the possession and trip limits of Georges Bank cod, Gulf of Maine cod, Gulf of Maine haddock, Cape Cod/Gulf of Maine yellowtail flounder, American plaice, and witch flounder for Northeast multispecies common pool vessels for the remainder of the 2019 fishing year. This action will provide the common pool fishery greater opportunity to harvest, but not exceed, the annual quotas for these stocks. 

Federal Register

Bulletins

Northeast Multispecies Common Pool Vessels: Possession and Trip Limit Increases for the Common Pool Fishery

Effective on March 23, 2020, NOAA Fisheries increases common pool possession and trip limits for Georges Bank (GB) cod, Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod, GOM haddock, Cape Cod (CC)/GOM yellowtail flounder, American plaice, and witch flounder.
March 23, 2020 -
Atlantic cod

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 06/05/2020