New Recreational Regs. for COD

[Offshore]

Originally Posted by shadow

that area is still open for commerical thou,I bet. oh yea cod trip sounds good.

The area is closed to all draggers and open only for seining and mid-water trawl and tub trawls.

[relentless]

As a charter boat owner and operator I feel option one is the best one which will allow reasonable bag limits and still attract customers. This will also help those spawning fish inshore during Novmber spawn without the increasing recreational fleet. I loved those fish and targeted them each year taking only reasonable numbers. If this is what it will take than so be it.

I can't wait to start running the charters again in April bouncing jigs on the bottom on Stellwagen Bank. Let's hope this years weather is better than last.

Respectfully,

Capt Dave Waldrip

[Offshore]

I didn't mention above, but the Party-Charter Control Date was established at the last meeting of the Council as Feb. 1, 2006. Right now, it means nothing.

But the intent is that, at a future time, the council could refuse entry to new party/charter boats not holding permits issued before the date to fish for groundfish in federal waters. In effect, it can create a limited-entry for Cod & Haddock after the control date.

[striperman36]

Anyone Interested in an offshore cod trip?