Sea Bass CLOSURE in Federal Waters (3+ miles) as of
Oct. 5, 2009 for 180 Days
September 30, 2009 NOAA To Close Recreational Fishery for Black Sea Bass for Six Months Due to Overharvest
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NOAA announced today the temporarily closure of the black sea bass recreational fishery in federal waters north of Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 180 days in response to recent landings data that showed recreational fishermen may catch more than double their annual quota by the end of the year. The closure will commence on Monday, October 5, 2009.
What does this mean? Our best sea bass fishing, ie: keeper sized fish, occurs in the deeper water which for most of our NJ coast is 3+ miles, in the federal water zone. While you can still catch sea bass inshore, they are generally smaller fish. Way to go, feds, for effectively killing what little the charter businesses had left to keep them going! Scott is angry, depressed and DOES NOT even want to discuss the topic atm. ~Mo
September 30, 2009 NOAA To Close Recreational Fishery for Black Sea Bass for Six Months Due to Overharvest
NOAA: CLICK TO VIEW
NOAA announced today the temporarily closure of the black sea bass recreational fishery in federal waters north of Cape Hatteras, N.C., for 180 days in response to recent landings data that showed recreational fishermen may catch more than double their annual quota by the end of the year. The closure will commence on Monday, October 5, 2009.
What does this mean? Our best sea bass fishing, ie: keeper sized fish, occurs in the deeper water which for most of our NJ coast is 3+ miles, in the federal water zone. While you can still catch sea bass inshore, they are generally smaller fish. Way to go, feds, for effectively killing what little the charter businesses had left to keep them going! Scott is angry, depressed and DOES NOT even want to discuss the topic atm. ~Mo
October 1, 2009 Black Sea Bass Emergency Closure
Capt. Adam Nowalsky (Karen Ann II) - Excellent explanation as to how this all came about: CLICK TO VIEW
October 1, 2009 Officials impose 6-month ban on black sea bass fishing
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October 1, 2009 U.S. bans sea bass fishing in its waters
PoAC: CLICK TO VIEW
September 30, 2009 Anglers consider challenge to halt on black sea bass fishing
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