Cod Fishing - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Bronko · 11-01-2006, 09:43 AM

Anybody have anything good to report? Any local action at the usual haunts Boston area haunts? They should be moving in soon to

each other. General action report would be great. Mr. Santini? Anybody?

Bronko · 11-01-2006, 09:53 AM

Now that I remeber it correctly....did that area shut down as of today?

Guess I'll check the regs.

thefishingfreak · 11-01-2006, 10:52 AM

closed completely.
NO cod from p-town to nova scotia till march 31'st

beamie · 11-01-2006, 11:01 AM

So many rules lately they are hard to follow....got this from DMF....I thought the fed regs superceded these but according to the DMF you can go catch 2 cod per vessel less than 75lbs total at 24". Essensially they shut it done not worth the trip at all.

October 24, 2006
MarineFisheries Advisory

COMMONWEALTH TAKES EMERGENCY ACTIONS FOR THE GULF OF MAINE RECREATIONAL COD FISHERY

The Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) is taking emergency action to implement minimum size and possession limit restrictions in the Gulf of Maine recreational cod fishery in response to new federal rules. As of November 1, 2006 all recreational fishermen fishing in the Gulf of Maine (see map below) will be subject to a 24” cod minimum size – an increase of 2”.

Recreational fishermen will continue to be limited to the current 10-cod possession limit during

April through October, but during November through March recreational fishermen fishing from shore or aboard private vessels in the area will be allowed a 2-fish cod possession limit not to exceed 75-lbs. per vessel.

More consistent with federal rules, for-hire vessels will be prohibited from taking any cod from the Gulf of Maine during November through March. MarineFisheries and the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission determined that a complete prohibition on fishing by private anglers during the winter and spring months was not necessary to meet the Gulf of Maine’s targeted catch reduction.

For more information contact Melanie Griffin at 617.626.1528.

MakoMike · 11-01-2006, 12:23 PM

Right, in MA waters 2 fish a day, in federal waters no fish per day. Note: that only applies to cod, you can still catch and keep other fish.

thefishingfreak · 11-01-2006, 12:30 PM

plenty of haddock east of the bank.
if it's nice this weekend i'll be out.

but thats federal waters.

2 fish per vesel, gunna need two 35 pounders to make it worthwhile.

Team Rock On · 11-01-2006, 04:39 PM

I read it as 2 fish per person with a 75 lb. "vessel limit." 5 fishermen, 10 7.5 pound cod.

MakoMike · 11-01-2006, 04:54 PM

I think TRO has it right.

Bronko · 11-01-2006, 05:02 PM

I agree MM and TRo. Thats how I read it. Thats not too bad. You could always grab your limit and then head out for some haddock.

outnumbered · 11-02-2006, 07:06 PM

It seems if you have a commercial groundfish license the size limit is 22" and no 500LB per boat limit the way I read it.

keeperreaper · 11-02-2006, 10:31 PM

Bronko,
Call me if you need numbers for spots. I might have a few.

beamie · 11-03-2006, 07:45 AM

Talked to a few of my fishing buddies at a meeting last night. One of them a long time local comm fisherman/ gear supplier that many of you know. He said 2 per per BOAT.

MakoMike · 11-07-2006, 09:01 AM

The cod closure in Federal waters is only for the gulf of Maine. South of the cape its still open all year long. If you're into codfish, or any other groundfish for that matter take a look at what I posted regarding the upcoming amendment to the groundfish management plan.

taJon · 11-07-2006, 11:42 AM

what about NH? 75 lbs is alot of cod still. even with only 2 fish, thats 4 real nice fillets. I would think that would be enough for 3-4 people fishing.