Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association NEWS

For the remainder of 2010...

RIDEM announces changes in recreational tautog regulations

Following thepublic hearing and Marine Fisheries Council recommendations, Director J. Michael Sullivan has implemented the following recreational regulations that takes effect immediately and will be in place for the remainder of 2010: RECREATIONAL ANGLERS Minimum size 16 inches • 3 fish/person per day from now through October 15 • 6 fish/person per day from October 16 to December 15 ~AND~ • a 10-fish BOAT LIMIT from now to December 15 Boat limit explained: no more than 10 tautog may be caught on any boat, no matter how many anglers are aboard. Examples: 1 angler on a boat can posses 6 fish. Two anglers on a boat can have no more than 10 fish total (5 fish each), and three anglers on a boat can have no more than 10 fish TOTAL (3 fish each + 1 extra) LICENSED PARTY & CHARTER BOATS Minimum size 16” • 1 fish per person through October 15 • 8 fish per person from October 16 to November 30 (will drop to 6 fish in 2011) • 1 fish per person from December 1 to December 15 • Mandatory logbook reporting for all tautog fishing activities