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Effective today, the common pool possession and trip limits for Georges Bank (GB) cod, Gulf of Maine (GOM) cod, GOM haddock, Cape Cod(CC)/GOM yellowtail flounder, American plaice, and witch flounder are increased, as summarized in the table below. These increases are in effect through the end of the fishing year on April 30, 2020.
New FY 2019 Possession and Trip Limits
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Stock
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A Days-at-Sea
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Handgear A
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Handgear B
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Small Vessel Category
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GB cod
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500 lb per DAS, up to 1,000 lb per trip
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500 lb per trip
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25 lb per trip
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300 lb per trip
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GOM cod
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100 lb per DAS, up to 200 lb per trip
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100 lb per trip
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25 lb per trip
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100 lb per trip
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GOM haddock
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1,500 lb per DAS, up to 3,000 lb per trip
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1,500 lb per trip
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300 lb per trip
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CC/GOM yellowtail flounder
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1,000 lb per DAS, up to 2,000 lb per trip
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1,000 lb per trip
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300 lb per trip
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American plaice
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1,500 lb per DAS, up to 3,000 lb per trip
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1,500 lb per trip
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Witch flounder
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1,200 lb per trip
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For more details, please read the rule as filed in the Federal Register, and our permit holder bulletin.
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