Oct 092018
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced 4 changes to the groundfish fishery. They are
- an increase in sablefish trip limits for limited entry fixed gear north of 36° N latitude, and for open access fixed gear
- an increase in bocaccio trip limits for limited entry fixed gear between 40°10′ N latitude and 34°27′ N latitude
- moving set-asides for Pacific Ocean Perch (POP) and darkblotched rockfish from incidental open access to the appropriate sectors to account for unforseen catch
- an increase in incidental halibut retention limits for the fixed gear limited entry sablefish primary fishery