#Bluefish size limit florida update
A stock status update completed by FWC suggests that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend. Flounder: The Commission approved a draft proposal to make several changes to the flounder fishery.These new regulations are consistent with those in Atlantic federal waters and could help prevent both recreational quota overages and overfishing.ĭraft proposal (this item will be brought back to a future meeting for final decision): Blueline tilefish: The Commission approved new regulations for the recreational harvest of blueline tilefish in Atlantic state waters including establishing a three blueline tilefish recreational bag limit within the three-fish aggregate for grouper and tilefish and setting a May 1 through Aug.
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These changes are consistent with requirements in Atlantic federal waters that recently took effect and are aligned with best fishing practices that help fish survive when caught and released. 1, 2021, in Atlantic state waters that includes requiring anglers to use non-stainless-steel, non-offset circle hooks north of 28 degrees north latitude (near Melbourne) and non-stainless-steel hooks south of 28 degrees north latitude (see map below) when using natural baits on hook and line to target reef fish like snapper or grouper from a vessel in Atlantic state waters. Atlantic reef fish hook requirements: The Commission adopted new hook requirements, effective Jan.7-8 meeting.ĭecision making (regulation changes were made on these topics): Information: The FWC Commission listened to public testimony on and discussed the following marine fisheries management items at the virtual Oct.
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Commission meeting – October Marine Fisheries items