Proposed Rule for 2022 and Projected 2023 and 2024 Blueline Tilefish Fishery Specifications
Summary
Today NOAA Fisheries announced the proposed 2022 and projected 2023 and 2024 quota specifications for the blueline tilefish fishery north of the Virginia/North Carolina border. The proposed specifications are status quo and are outlined below.
Proposed specifications for 2022-2024 (lb).
|
Specification |
2022-2024 |
|
ABC – North of Cape Hatteras |
179,500 |
|
ABC – North of NC/VA line |
100,520 |
|
Recreational Annual Catch Limit |
73,380 |
|
Commercial Annual Catch Limit |
27,140 |
|
Recreational Total Allowable Landings |
71,912 |
|
Commercial Total Allowable Landings |
26,869 |