250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-3.19

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-3.19 - Cod

3.19.1Recreational

A. Minimum size: Twenty-three inches (23").

B. Season and possession limit:

1. January 1 through May 30: Five (5) fish per person per day.

2. June 1 through August 31: Closed.

3. September 1 through December 31: Five (5) fish per person per day.

3.19.2Commercial

A. Minimum size: Nineteen inches (19").

B. Fishing year: May 1 through April 30.

C. Possession limit:

1. One thousand (1,000) pounds per person and per vessel per day for any vessel fishing in State waters. The possession limit may be modified on the basis of a Rhode Island State water cod quota as set by DEM, which shall be equal to one percent (1%) of the Federal Georges Bank cod annual catch limit (ACL) for the given fishing year. When ninety percent (90%) of the State water quota has been harvested as determined by the DEM, the possession limit will decrease to seventy-five (75) pounds of cod per vessel per day for the remainder of the fishing year.

2. Vessels in possession of a Federal permit authorizing the commercial harvest of cod in Federal waters may harvest, possess, or land cod in State waters in the amount equal to the Federal Regulations.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-3.19

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