Effective May 15, 2020
We are implementing the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s recommended 2020 specifications for the scup and black sea bass fisheries. The revised specifications are based on recently completed operational stock assessments. The projected 2021 specifications are also included in this rule.
Summary of the Interim and Final 2020 Scup and Black Sea Bass Specifications, in millions of pounds.
| |
Scup |
Black Sea Bass |
| Specifications |
Interim |
Final |
Interim |
Final |
| Commercial Quota |
23.98 |
22.23
(-7.3%)
|
3.52 |
5.58
(+58.5%)
|
| Recreational Harvest Limit |
7.37 |
7.87
(-6.8%) |
3.66 |
5.81
(+58.7%) |
For more information, read the final rule as filed in the Federal Register, and our permit holder bulletin.
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