| Some surprising reductions. |
| Tautog - Due to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19, the Commercial Tautog Tagging Program is suspended until further notice. Please continue to submit Tag Order Form Requests to DEC for when the program resumes. Visit DEC's website for more information. Summer Flounder – For holders of a summer flounder permit only. Effective Friday, May 1, 2020, the weekly program is closed, and the daily trip limit is set at 70 lbs. This daily trip limit will remain in effect until further notice. Black Sea Bass - Effective Friday, May 1, 2020, the black sea bass fishery is closed. This closure remains in effect through May 7, 2020. Effective Friday, May 8, 2020 the daily trip limit is set at 50 lbs. This trip limit remains in effect until further notice. Spiny Dogfish - Effective Friday, May 1, 2020, the daily trip limit for spiny dogfish remains at 6,000 pounds. This trip limit will remain in effect until further notice. Bluefish - Effective Friday, May 1, 2020, the daily trip limit for bluefish is set at 750 pounds. This trip limit will remain in effect until further notice. Scup - Effective Friday, May 1, 2020, the daily trip limit is set at 900 pounds. This trip limit will remain in effect through June 30, 2020 or otherwise notified. Effective July 1, 2020, the daily trip limit is set at 800 lbs. These actions are taken under the authority of 6 NYCRR 40.1 (u) (1)(2), and the quota distribution schedule referenced therein. |
