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Striped Bass Fishing Survey
DEC’s Striped Bass Fishing Survey allows anglers to select the preferred ASMFC striped bass management options and provide suggestions for developing commercial and recreational regulations for the 2020 fishing season. The survey is accessible through Monday, October 28, 2019. A paper survey is available by request to FW.Marine@dec.ny.gov or by calling (631) 444-0450. ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board released Draft Addendum VI (PDF) to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass that addresses striped bass overfishing. DEC encourages anglers and other interested parties to provide input on Draft Addendum VI by submitting written comments on the ASMFC proposals. Public comment will be accepted until 5 PM (EST) on Oct. 7, 2019, and should be sent to Max Appelman, Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, 1050 N. Highland St, Suite A-N, Arlington, VA 22201; 703.842.0741 (FAX) or at comments@asmfc.org (Subject line: Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI). Tautog Season Opens in OctoberThe recreational fall season for tautog, also known as blackfish, in New York State is approaching! Season dates and possession limits for tautog differ for the Long Island Sound Region and for the New York Bight Region. The recreational minimum size limit is 16 inches (total length) in both regions.  Long Island Sound Region includes all marine and coastal district waters lying east of the Throgs Neck Bridge and west of a line that runs from Orient Point, NY to Watch Hill, RI. The open season is October 11 through December 9 and the daily possession limit is three fish.
New York Bight Region is comprised of all waters lying outside of the Long Island Sound Region described above. The open season is October 15 through December 22 and the daily possession limit is four fish. Tautog use their large, powerful teeth to feed on crabs, clams, and other shellfish. They prefer to aggregate around structure and are often found around artificial reef sites. Visit artificial reef locations to learn more about the 12 artificial reef sites around Long Island! For a complete list of species, visit Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations. Public Comment on Proposed 2020 Atlantic Shark Commercial QuotasNOAA Fisheries is proposing a rule to adjust quotas for Atlantic commercial shark fisheries in 2020. The proposed rule would also establish opening dates and retention limits for the 2020 fishing year. Please submit your comments by October 10, 2019. Visit NOAA Fisheries for more information about proposed quota adjustments. Upcoming Interstate Fisheries Management MeetingsThe Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) are hosting multi-day meetings in October to present and discuss various fishery issues. Use the links below to review the complete agenda for each meeting and access webinars. MAFMC October 2019 Council Meeting ASMFC 78th Annual Meeting |
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