The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission recently reported that its Tautog Stock Assessment Subcommittee has identified and corrected errors in the 2011 stock assessment update. Originally, the assessment indicated a 53% reduction was needed to meet the Addendum VI fishing … Continued
NOAA Fisheries will hold a 3-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel meeting March 13 through March 15, 2012. During the event, options will be considered for the conservation and management of Atlantic highly migratory species. The meeting is open … Continued
Atlantic coastal states from Maine through Georgia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden. The date, time, and location of the … Continued
2012 Virginia summer flounder regulations have been established. For the 2012 fishing season, the minimum size for flounder will be 16 1/2 inches with a 4 fish possession limit. The regulations will become effective on 3/1/12. source: VMRC