Part 40, Marine Fish - Express Terms (Summer Flounder 'Fluke', Scup, Black Sea Bass) Adopted August 1, 2012
Express Terms
Existing subdivision 40.1 (f) of 6 NYCRR is amended to read as follows:
Species Striped bass through Atlantic cod remain the same.
Species Summer flounder is amended to read as follows:
40.1 (f) Table A - Recreational Fishing.
| Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer flounder | May 1 - Sept 30 | [20.5] 19.5 " TL | [3] 4 |
Species Yellowtail flounder through Winter flounder remain the same.
Species Scup (porgy) licensed party/charter boat anglers through Black sea bass are amended to read as follows:
| Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scup (porgy) licensed party/charter boat anglers**** | [June 8 - Sept. 6] May 1 - Aug. 31 | 11" TL | [10] 20 |
| Sept. [7] 1 - Oct. [11]31 | 11" TL | 40 | |
| Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | 11" TL | 20 | |
| Scup (porgy) all other anglers | May [24] 1 - [Sept. 26] Dec. 31 | 10.5" TL | [10] 20 |
| Black sea bass | June [13] 15 [- Oct. 1 and Nov. 1] - Dec. 31 | 13" TL | [10] 15 |
Species American shad through Oyster toadfish remain the same.
Existing paragraph 40.1 (h)(3) of 6 NYCRR is amended to read as follows:
Party and charter boat license holders must provide each customer who possess more than [25] 20 scup during the period of September 1st through October 31st with a commercially printed, dated original fare receipt, bearing the vessel's name and permit number. The customer of any party/charter boat who lands or possesses more than [25] 20 scup during the period of September 1st through October 31st must possess an original receipt from a licensed party or charter boat.