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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for 2019 Groundfish Recreational Regulations in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank
NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on the following proposed groundfish recreational measures for 2019, with 2018 measures listed for comparison.
Gulf of Maine Haddock
| Fishing Year |
Bag Limit |
Minimum Size |
Open Season |
| 2018 |
12 |
17 in |
May 1-Sep 16
Nov 1-Feb 28
Apr 15-30 |
| 2019 Proposed |
15 |
17 in |
May 1-Feb 29
Apr 15-30 |
Gulf of Maine Cod
| Fishing Year |
Bag Limit |
Minimum Size |
Open Season |
| 2018 |
0 |
N/A |
Closed |
| 2019 Proposed |
1 |
21 in |
Sep 15-30
Apr 15-30 |
Georges Bank Cod
| Fishing Year |
Bag Limit |
Minimum Size |
Open Season |
| 2018 |
10 |
23 |
All year |
| 2019 Proposed |
10 |
21 |
All year |
 How to Comment
Read the proposed rule as published in the Federal Register. You may submit comments online through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal or by mail to: Michael Pentony, Regional Administrator, NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Please mark the envelope: "Comments on the Fishing Year 2019 Groundfish Recreational Measures.”
The comment period closes May 28, 2019.
Questions?
Media: Contact Jennifer Goebel, Regional Office, 978-281-9175
Fishermen: Contact Emily Keiley, Regional Office, 978-281-9116
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