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Regulations Update for 2003

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Here's what you can expect to happen this year

None of these are official yet but this is what you an expect to see for this year.

Striped Bass:
Same regulations as last year, with an extension of the season in 2004 opening April 15. There is a chance that this years season may open early but due to the legislative process it may extend beyond that date.

Fluke:
Same size and bag as last year with a year round open season. There is a chance that this years season may open early but due to the legislative process it may not.

Toutog
The same size and bag but the 1-fish bag from June through Sept will be eliminated. Meaning you will not be able to keep the one fish during that time period.

Cod and Haddock:
23 Inch minimum (up from 21) and a 10-fish bag

Scup
10-inches 50-fish with no closed season any longer.

Sea Bass
12-inch minimum with a 25-fish bag. Closed first 2-weeks in September and the entire month of December

No changes for weakfish, bluefish or winter flounder.
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mixed feelings

they're taking away my 1 blackfish a day in the summer?!? how will i ever win the pool now?
anyone ever hear of a sea bass sharpie?
any idea why george? cant be much pressure then? what up?

scup. yay! glad they dropped that stupid 2 wk rule.

sea bass: why sept.? is that the spawn?

fluke: yay! i like not having to remember the date!
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