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New Recreational Regs. for COD
The NE Fisheries Management Council passed new COD regulations effective May 1, 2006
for recreational fishermen. Minimum length 24", Daily Bag limit 10 fish.
Also, from Nov. 1 till March 31 of each year, recreational, party and charter boats are prohibeted from fishing for COD in the Gulf of Maine Regulated Mesh Area though they may pass through the area so long as: (a). Hooks are removed from all rods on the boat and (b). No COD may be cleaned while passing through the area.
On the attached chart the GOM Regulated Mesh Area is the shaded area.
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