NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: Ch 34 Groundfish; Recreational Cod and Haddock

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The Maine Department of Marine Resources has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:

Chapter 34: Groundfish; Recreational Cod and Haddock

Brief Summary: On July 27, 2024, DMR adopted an emergency rule to align state recreational fishing regulations for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock with those adopted by NOAA Fisheries in federal waters. DMR is proposing to adopt the emergency rule as part of its regular rules. Consistent with the existing emergency rule, this proposal would maintain the existing season and bag limit for cod but modify the size limit to 23 inches. For haddock, the rulemaking maintains the season but standardizes recreational measures across sectors with a 15 fish possession limit and a minimum size of 18 inches.

Date, time and location of PUBLIC HEARING (if any): None scheduled

COMMENT DEADLINE: September 13, 2024

How to comment:

Send an email to: [email protected]
Mail a letter to: Deirdre Gilbert, 21 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0021
Fax a letter to: 207-624-6024

Any questions related to the proposed rulemaking and the cod or haddock fisheries, contact Corrin Flora at [email protected] or 207-446-8126.

MAPA3 CH 34 Groundfish Recreational Cod and Haddock Final web.pdf

Corrin Flora

Marine Resources Management Coordinator
Maine Department of Marine Resources
[email protected]
(207) 446-8126 (mobile)

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