More (Bad News) on Groundfishing

[thefishingfreak]

Originally Posted by beamie

Correct me if I am wrong but the Federal Rolling Closure goes ALL THE WAY to the coast, superceeding state groundfishing areas. I know that was the case for Commercial Fishing. But how about for recreational / for hire fishing 'non sale' in state waters?

In state waters, true recreational fishermen are allowed 2 fish per person, up to 75 pounds per boat, Nov1'st-April 15'th(outside the winter closure- CCZ)(Boston light up to Marblehead)

Charter/Partyboat is closed, per state regs (Sept 1'st)

[DZ]

I read the local paper this morning which had a small article about yesterdays meeting held here in Newport. It mentioned closing certain areas to all commercial cod fishing but allowing recreational fishing but only for "catch and release". Also mentioned that lobstering in those areas will still be permitted - I guess there was some who thought lobstering should also be banned because the pots also catch cod.