New FY 2020 Possession and Trip Limits
|
Stock |
A Days-at-Sea |
Handgear A |
Handgear B |
Small Vessel Category |
|
GB cod |
500 lb per DAS, up to 1,000 lb per trip |
500 lb per trip |
25 lb per trip |
300 lb per trip |
|
GOM cod |
150 lb per DAS, up to 300 lb per trip |
150 lb per trip |
25 lb per trip |
150 lb per trip |
|
GOM haddock |
3,000 lb per DAS, up to 6,000 lb per trip |
3,000 lb per trip |
300 lb per trip |
|
|
SNE/MA winter flounder |
3,000 lb per DAS, up to 6,000 lb per trip |
3,000 lb per trip |
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American plaice |
3,000 lb per DAS, up to 6,000 lb per trip |
3,000 lb per trip |
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Witch flounder |
1,500 lb per trip |
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These increases are in effect through the end of the fishing year on April 30, 2021. This action is intended to provide additional fishing opportunities and facilitate harvest of the common pool quotas.
Note: The Small Vessel Category trip limit of 300 lb of cod, yellowtail flounder, and haddock combined remains in place.
Questions?
Industry: Contact Spencer Talmage, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office, (978) 281-9232
Media: Contact Jennifer Goebel, Regional Office, (978) 281-9175
