Posted By NewsEngine On August 14, 2012 (9:26 pm) In Fishing News
Effective Aug. 11, 2012, anglers catching tautog in Delaware waters are now able to keep fish of 15-inch minimum length. DNREC adopted the reduction from the previous 16-inch minimum size limit in response to new management guidelines from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).
"This new 15-inch minimum size limit is welcome news to many recreational anglers. The measure provides more protection for the tautog population, but allows for some additional harvest by anglers fishing in Delaware waters," said Fisheries Administrator John Clark.
Results from a 2011 ASMFC stock assessment indicated that tautog is overfished, meaning estimated tautog numbers are lower...
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