MD 2023 Flounder Regulations Posted

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MD DNR just posted 2023 Flounder Regulations. VA Marine Resources Commission normally posts in January for VA.


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fishing and Boating Services

2023 Summer Flounder Fishery — Effective 1/1/2023


WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the season, catch

limit, and minimum size for the 2023 summer flounder fishery.


SEASON


The season is open January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

RECREATIONAL MINIMUM SIZE AND CATCH LIMIT

• 16 inches

• 4 fish/person/day

COMMERCIAL MINIMUM SIZE

• Hook and Line: 16 inches


WHY THIS IS NECESSARY

This action is necessary to implement the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s

Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan.



WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS

This applies to all individuals who catch summer flounder recreationally or commercially.

EFFECTIVE TIME AND DATE

This notice is effective at 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2023.

AUTHORITY

Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.05.12

Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio

Secretary of Natural Resources