7 Del. Admin. Code § 3542-1.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 3542-1.0 - Tilefish possession limits

1.1 It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess aboard a vessel more than eight golden tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps), unless otherwise authorized by the Department. It is unlawful for a recreational finfisherman to possess more than three blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) if fishing from a private vessel, more than five blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard uninspected for-hire vessel, or more than seven blueline tilefish if fishing from a United States Coast Guard inspected for-hire vessel, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

1.2 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession or to land any blueline tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps) beginning at 12:01 a.m. November 1 and ending midnight April 30.

1.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1.1, a person issued a valid commercial food fishing license may possess aboard a vessel up to 500 pounds of tilefish in aggregate to include blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) or golden tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps) in any number, provided said tilefish were taken using gear for which said person is lawfully permitted under 7 Del.C. § 915.

1.4 It is unlawful for a person issued a valid commercial food fishing license to possess aboard a vessel more than 500 pounds of tilefish in aggregate to include blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) or golden tilefish (Lopholatilus chamaelonticeps).

7 Del. Admin. Code § 3542-1.0

19 DE Reg. 649 (1/1/2016)
25 DE Reg. 295 (9/1/2021) (Final)