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NY DEC Changes Regulations for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adjusted two regulations for recreational saltwater fishing just weeks ahead of the summer seasons. The DEC has altered Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass regulations: Summer flounder (fluke) – Open season May 17 through September 21; size limit 18 inches TL; possession limit five (5) fish. […]

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Delaware May Face New Regulations in 2014

New regulations for black sea bass and summer flounder may be imposed for Delaware beginning in 2014. In December, 2013, the Atlantic States Fisheries Management Commission (ASFMC) proposed to manage summer flounder on a regional basis rather than state by state. Initial proposals placed Delaware under the management region with New York and New Jersey, […]

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Lots to Celebrate in Southern North Carolina!

Talk about a winter hot spot: the word we’re getting from southern North Carolina is that there’s a lot of great fishing going on. Near shore, anglers are reporting great catches of black sea bass, especially to about 20 miles out along near shore reefs. Near shore anglers are also reporting gag grouper and a […]

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Delaware Black Sea Bass Season Opens Today

Delaware’s black sea bass season opens today and will remain open until December 31, 2013. Remember that the bag limit for this season is 25 fish per person and that fish must be at least 12.5 inches in length. Though the season technically closes on December 31, 2013, the first season of the year opens […]

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South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting in Charleston

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be meeting starting today in Charleston, South Carolina at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will run through Friday and will include two public comment sessions one at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 18 and one at 4:30 on Thursday, September 19. The agenda for this meeting includes: •modifying the […]

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R.I. Black Sea Bass Season Opens

Rhode Island’s Black Sea Bass Season opened last week, and Saltwater Nation anglers are letting us know that the bite is on. Remember, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has adjusted the regulations for black sea bass this year. The summer season will remain open until August 31, 2013, but keep in mind that […]

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