Are there any new federal or state laws/regulations starting in 2017 that affect local pier or surf fishing?
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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...
Regulations and Enforcement | Outdoor Alabama
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...
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 themQuote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
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Originally Posted by Pier#r
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.
Agreed on both countsQuote:
Originally Posted by Haywire
Does that include the beach in front of the condos in Orange Beach?
State waters are from the shore out to 3 miles.
If they would shut down some of the big money tournaments that would save hundreds of breeder fish or at least do away with the most fish over 50lbs category.
I thought it was 9 miles now, or is that just red snapper?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
The problem is COMMERCIAL decimation of the resource and government saving what's left for the commercial fisherman! Just like with Red Snapper and Triggerfish, you can find Cobia for sale at your Publix fish market and almost everywhere else!Quote:
Originally Posted by pierboy01
Edited to add this about the ATLANTIC Cobia season, from Georgia to New York is closed to RECREATIONAL fishermen, starting Jan 24, 2017.
NOTE: Recreational harvest of Atlantic migratory group cobia (GA through NY) is CLOSED effective January 24, 2017. The fishery will remain closed through December 31, 2017.
All the data I have seen clearly indicates that recreational landings of cobia far exceed commercial landings.
There is no "directed" cobia commercial fishery: landings are incidental to other fisheries and the limit is the same as recreation, 2/person/day.
In the case of Publix, the cobia is farm-raised: Open Blue Cobia | Open Blue
That was for red snapper and all other fish federally managed by a "Gulf reef Fish Management Plan" but just for FY 2016 (ended Sep 30, 2016)...Quote:
Originally Posted by frednic
9 Mile FAQ | Outdoor Alabama
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Which fish are impacted by the 9 nautical mile provision?
The 9 nautical mile provision only applies to fish federally managed by a Gulf Reef Fish Management Plan.
Gulf Reef Fish shall be defined as the fish listed in 50 CFR Part 622 Table 3 of Appendix A and include the following species: Gray Triggerfish, Greater Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Lesser Amberjack, Banded Rudderfish, Hogfish, Red Snapper, Gray Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Cubera Snapper, Silk Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Queen Snapper, Blackfin Snapper, Wenchman, Goldface Tilefish, Blueline Tilefish, Tilefish, Speckled Hind, Yellowedge Grouper, Red Grouper, Warsaw Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Black Grouper, Yellowmouth Grouper, Gag, Scamp, and Yellowfin Grouper.
All fish species not listed above such as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and red drum will remain under federal regulations beyond 3 nautical miles from shore.
Or at least make them Catch & Release Tournaments like billfish and tarpon!Quote:
Originally Posted by pierboy01
As a side note, not meaning to derail the thread, farm raised cobia are delicious, and store bought is about the only way we have to enjoy them. And C&R tournaments should be the norm, to protect the broader resource stocks.
I worry about both cobia and blue marlin.
Currently the blue marlin tournaments here are still hanging up the big ones, at what looks like an alarming rate to me. Admittedly I have no good data, I hope I'm off the mark. Unfortunately moving to 100% C&R is not so simple. Aside from losing the spectacle and such, even if tournaments implement a good way to give more points for bigger fish, bringing a 600+ pound blue boatside and releasing it with enough energy to live is no easy task. I suppose even a 25% survival rate would be better than the odds of one that hangs up at the Wharf.