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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
Spanish Mackerel Commercial Fishery Catch Limit — Effective 8/28/2020
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES
The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources announces a change to the commercial catch limit for Spanish mackerel.
NEW CATCH LIMIT
Not more than 500 pounds of Spanish mackerel may be landed per vessel per day or trip, whichever is longer, regardless of the number of licensees on board the vessel.
WHY THIS IS NECESSARY
Commercial landings have reached the commercial quota for the Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel northern zone. This step must be taken to prevent the quota from being further exceeded, while allowing a minimal bycatch amount of Spanish mackerel to be landed to avoid dead discards.
WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS
This closure applies to all individuals who catch Spanish mackerel commercially.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The catch limit is effective at 12:01 a.m. August 28, 2020 and will remain in effect through and including February 28, 2021.
AUTHORITY
Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.14C
Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio
Secretary of Natural Resources
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