10-13-2003, 11:54 PM
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[/size][size 2]Here is some old info that is effecting recentley:[/size][/size][size 1]
The Fish and Game Commission adopted new emergency regulations on Dec. 20, 2002 which will affect the commercial fishery for cabezon, greenlings, and California sheephead (CGS) beginning in January 2003. The statewide commercial fishing season for CGS will be open in January and February, closed in March and April and open from May through December or until the total allowable catch level has been reached.
This action serves to align the CGS fishing season with new federal seasons for nearshore rockfish in most areas. Consistent fishing seasons for CGS and nearshore rockfish allows fishing for both groups to occur at the same time which will minimize bycatch that might otherwise occur.
In addition, cumulative trip limits have been established for CGS fisheries statewide for the January-February 2003 time period to ease catch rates and allow for a longer fishing season. Each individual nearshore fishery permit holder will be limited during the two-month time period to: Cabezon - 200 pounds, Greenlings (kelp and rock) - 50 pounds, and California Sheephead - 400 pounds.
The new regulations also require that each permittee keep copies of landing receipts in his/her immediate possession throughout the cumulative limit period and for 15 days thereafter.
These regulatory changes modify Sections 150.06 and 150.16, Title 14, California Code of Regulations. Federal regulations which define fishing seasons and trip limits for minor nearshore rockfishes and California scorpionfish will continue to be published in the Federal Register. Additional regulatory changes for the nearshore commercial fishery are currently being considered by the Commission for adoption in 2003. [/size]
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][size 1] [/size][size 2]Here is some old info that is effecting recentley:[/size][/size][size 1]
The Fish and Game Commission adopted new emergency regulations on Dec. 20, 2002 which will affect the commercial fishery for cabezon, greenlings, and California sheephead (CGS) beginning in January 2003. The statewide commercial fishing season for CGS will be open in January and February, closed in March and April and open from May through December or until the total allowable catch level has been reached.
This action serves to align the CGS fishing season with new federal seasons for nearshore rockfish in most areas. Consistent fishing seasons for CGS and nearshore rockfish allows fishing for both groups to occur at the same time which will minimize bycatch that might otherwise occur.
In addition, cumulative trip limits have been established for CGS fisheries statewide for the January-February 2003 time period to ease catch rates and allow for a longer fishing season. Each individual nearshore fishery permit holder will be limited during the two-month time period to: Cabezon - 200 pounds, Greenlings (kelp and rock) - 50 pounds, and California Sheephead - 400 pounds.
The new regulations also require that each permittee keep copies of landing receipts in his/her immediate possession throughout the cumulative limit period and for 15 days thereafter.
These regulatory changes modify Sections 150.06 and 150.16, Title 14, California Code of Regulations. Federal regulations which define fishing seasons and trip limits for minor nearshore rockfishes and California scorpionfish will continue to be published in the Federal Register. Additional regulatory changes for the nearshore commercial fishery are currently being considered by the Commission for adoption in 2003. [/size]
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