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Recreational Fishermen: Gulf of Maine Cod Season Closes September 30
The Gulf of Maine cod season closes after September 30, 2019.
Beginning on Tuesday, October 1, possession of Gulf of Maine cod is prohibited for the remainder of the fishing year (October 1-April 30). Recreational anglers can still fish for and retain Gulf of Maine haddock, up to 15 fish per person per day.
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Gulf of Maine Haddock
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Gulf of Maine Cod
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Haddock Possession Limit
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Minimum Fish Size
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Open
Season
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Cod Possession Limit
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Minimum Fish Size
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Open Season
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15 fish per angler
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17 inches
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May 1-Feb 29
Apr 15-30
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1 fish per angler
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21 inches
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Sept 15-30
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If you have a mobile device, you can use the FishRules app to check recreational fishing regulations.
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Questions?
Media: Contact Jennifer Goebel, Regional Office, 978-281-9175
Fishermen: Contact Emily Keiley, Regional Office, 978-281-9116
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