March 10, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
Effective on March 11, 2021, the new common pool possession and trip limits for Georges Bank (GB) cod, Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod, GOM haddock, Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic (SNE/MA) winter flounder, American plaice, and witch flounder are summarized in the tables below. These increases are in effect through the end of the fishing year on April 30, 2021.
New FY 2020 Possession and Trip Limits
This action is intended to provide additional fishing opportunities and facilitate harvest of the common pool quotas.
For more details, please read the rule as filed in the Federal Register, and our permit holder bulletin.
Questions?
Industry: Contact Spencer Talmage, Regional Office, 978-281-9232
Media: Contact Jennifer Goebel, Regional Office, 978-281-9175