New Fishing Regulations?

Are there any new federal or state laws/regulations starting in 2017 that affect local pier or surf fishing?

There are some changes listed in the Federal regs, but those would not affect the pier or shore fishing...
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Thanks for the information.

Haven't heard of any state reg changes.

in other words, still no landing sharks on the pier or beach in GSSP...

I did read about a push to close cobia for a year...

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Originally Posted by Pier#r

I did read about a push to close cobia for a year...

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The Feds did that in the Georgia to New York fisheries on January 24 or about. Last year a few States didn't follow their recommendations for closing it in state waters,So that's why I think they did so early this year,to given themselves more time to retaliate. NOAA has a agenda and recreational fishing isn't one of them

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Originally Posted by Pier#r

I did read about a push to close cobia for a year...

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Id like to read that article!

If I remember correctly, the push for a cobia closure is coming from recreational fisherman.

I'd be in favor of it, even though I no longer fish for the cobia. The poor things could use a rest and a chance to repopulate. It would be real hard to see one and not throw on her, though.