Monday, February 24, 2020

GoM cobia rule to increase size

The final rule for Framework Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region will increase the recreational and commercial minimum size limit for cobia in the Gulf Zone (see map within link) from 33 inches fork length to 36 inches fork length. The final rule will be effective on March 25. (Source: NOAA Fisheries 02/24/20) https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNOAAFISHERIES/bulletins/27d8710.