These Changes Only Apply to Commercial Fishing

Scup Trip Limit Increase

• Effective Sunday, September 15, 2019, the daily trip limit for scup is increased to 2,000 pounds. This trip limit will remain in effect through September 30, 2019.

Scup October 1st Trip Limit Increase

• Effective October 1, 2019, scup falls under the NOAA Winter II coast-wide management plan. At this time, the Winter II per trip limit will be 12,000 pounds. NOAA anticipates increasing this per trip limit due to unharvested Winter I quota being rolled forward into Winter II. NOAA is currently finalizing their Winter I accounting. For any update on the Winter II per trip limit, please visit Commercial Quota Harvest Limits.
• Per trip limits during Winter II will remain in effect through December 31, 2019, unless otherwise notified. 

These actions are taken under the authority of 6 NYCRR 40.1 (u), and quota distribution schedule referenced therein.

All fish commercially harvested must be reported on Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs). If you need extra VTRs or would like information on online reporting, please call 631-444-0857.

See the complete list of Commercial Quota Harvest Limits for more information. View the Commercial Fishing Quota Usage Report for the most up to date details on commercial landing data in New York State.

Postcards have been sent to appropriate permit holders.

Upcoming Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC) Meeting

When: Tuesday September 17, 2019 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: NYSDEC Division of Marine Resources, 205 N Belle Mead Road, Suite 1, East Setauket, NY 11733

This meeting is open to the public. Please note that discussion on striped bass management will be limited to Council members only. View the Council's website for more information.

Striped Bass Draft Addendum Public Comment Period

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved and released Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI (PDF) for public comment.

Public comments will be accepted through October 7, 2019 at 5 p.m. For questions or to submit comments, please use the contact information below:

Mail: Max Appelman, FMP Coordinator, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 North Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA 22201
E-mail: comments@asmfc.org (subject: Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI)
Phone: (703) 842-0740
Fax: (703) 842-0741

Commercial Licensing Report Public Comment Period

DEC has engaged the services of a marine fisheries consultant to produce a report of recommendations in an effort to revise and improve New York State commercial licensing system. All stakeholders are encouraged to review the New York Marine Fisheries Licensing Report (PDF) and provide comments on the recommendations. Comments will be accepted through September 30, 2019.

Submit written comments to the contact information below:

Mail: Maureen Davidson, NYSDEC, 205 Belle Mead Road, Suite #1, East Setauket, New York 11733.
Email: FW.Marine@dec.ny.gov with the subject line "GLP Permits"