Great News! But not for rec anglers - Commercial increases for Scup, Bluefish - while we've been cut to 3 - and more Sea Bass.

[george]

Scup Trip Limit Increase

• Effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, the per-trip limit is 24,000 pounds in accordance with the Winter II period restrictions contained in NOAA’s Fishery Management Plan for scup.
• This trip limit will remain in effect through December 31, 2020, unless otherwise notified.

Bluefish Trip Limit Increase

• Effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, in New York State, the daily trip limit for bluefish is set at 210 pounds.
• This trip limit will remain in effect until further notice.

Black Sea Bass Trip Limit Increase

• Effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, in New York State, the commercial black sea bass daily trip limit is set at 180 pounds.
• Two Food Fishing License holders are permitted per vessel to each possess and land the black sea bass trip limit on any one calendar day.
• These actions remain in effect until further notice.

Summer Flounder Trip Limit Change

• A summer flounder permit is required to harvest the daily trip limit.
• Effective Thursday, October 1, 2020, in New York State, the daily trip limit for summer flounder is set at 210 pounds.
• This trip limit will remain in effect until further notice.