250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-3.28

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-3.28 - Weakfish

3.28.1Recreational

A. Minimum size: Sixteen inches (16").

B. Season: January 1 through December 31.

C. Possession limit: One (1) fish per person per day.

3.28.2Commercial

A. Minimum size: Sixteen inches (16").

B. Season and possession limit:

1. June 1 through June 30: One hundred (100) pounds per person and per vessel per day.

2. August 7 through November 8: One hundred (100) pounds per person and per vessel per day.

3. At all other times, the possession limit is one hundred (100) pounds per person and per vessel per day as incidental catch only with an equivalent poundage of other species required to be on board the vessel. Provided, however, that the commercial hook and line fishery is not permitted an incidental catch allowance.

C. For directed trawl operations, cod end mesh size must be greater than or equal to four and one half inches (4 1/2") diamond or four inches (4") square.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-3.28

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