The purpose of this distribution plan is to fully utilize the available quota of summer flounder for the maximum benefit to new yorks commercial fishery and to minimize the likelihood of a fishery. Federal regulations prohibit targeting any prohibited species and anglers must release any prohibited shark immediately, without removing it from the water and in a manner that maximizes its chances of survival. This summary is provided for your convenience, the official written regulations published by the department of state are the official source for nysdec regulations. Njdep news release 1750 new jersey summer flounder. Enforcement is the responsibility of the bureau of law enforcement. Summer flounder fluke are a valuable resource and anglers are requested to follow regulations and take care when releasing fish that are short or when a creel limit has been reached. Posted by vitamin sea fishing on wednesday, may 31, 2017. Commercial fishing and the maritime industry are traditional and important components of new york states culture and economy. While the coastwide recreational harvest of summer flounder was originally expected to be cut by 41 percent, under statebystate recreational allocations, new york was facing a. This means they waived the federal recreational bag limit, minimum fish size, and fishing season, so vessel owners are subject only to regulations for the state in which you intend to land your summer flounder. Stricter fluke limits possible in 2017 on the water.
Bucktailing doormat summer flounder fluke fishing the. For example, sand tiger sharks are a prohibited species, therefore posing. New york state department of health 2017 2018 flu monitoring archives may. The new regulations include a threefish possession limit, a 19inch size limit, and an open season from may 17 through september 21. The following statewide angling regulations apply to all waters for which. The 2017 2018 flu season was severe for all us populations and resulted in an estimated 959,000 hospitalizations and 61,099 deaths. This is the highest number of patient claims since the 2009 flu season. Summer flounder is found in inshore and offshore waters from nova scotia, canada, to the east coast of florida.
The data represents laboratoryconfirmed cases of influenza which meet a standardized case definition and are reported to the new york state department of health during the influenza season. Saltwater and freshwater fishing forums, fishing report. For more information, or to signup for email updates from nysdec, visit our website. For those keeping track, this results in the same season as 2016 but the minimum length has increased from 16 inches to 17, and the bag limit has decreased from 5 fish down to 4. The summer flounder quota allocation provided by the united states department of commerce, noaa fisheries to the state of new york is anticipated to be. New jersey caught some hell last season, opting for noncompliance. Summer flounder quota distribution plan new york state. Broke in the fluke season with micro drifts on tight ledges. New yorks department of environmental conservation helped lead efforts to successfully challenge national marine fisheries data to reduce this seasons harvest reductions from 41 percent reductions to 30 percent and ensure a viable fishery for new york and other east coast states. These regulations are required to meet the more restrictive rules put in place by the national marine fisheries service, and include changes to the minimum size and possession. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, during the 2017 2018 season the percentage of deaths attributed to pneumonia. Fisheries managers meet in baltimore, md on december 14, 2016 to make their soon to be infamous dday decision on the 2017 atlantic coast fluke season. Weekly and season todate data are displayed for the current and the previous three influenza seasons.
The new york state department of environmental conservation dec announced today that new recreational fishing regulations are now effective for summer flounder fluke. New jersey council sets summer flounder, black sea bass. To read the actual regulations, please follow the links to the right. The 2014 fluke season is now set to open on may 17th with a five fish bag and 18inch size limit. News 2019 specifications for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Learn the fishing rules and regulations for new hampshire, massachusetts, connecticut, rhode island, maine, long island, new jersey and new york. New jersey announces fluke regulations season opens tomorrow. The new york state department of environmental conservation is a department of new york. New jerseys recreational fishermen are pushing back against new federal fluke regulations, but trouble could be on the horizon.
The 2017 2018 influenza season was a high severity season with high levels of outpatient clinic and emergency department visits for influenzalike illness ili, high influenzarelated hospitalization rates, and elevated and geographically widespread influenza activity for an extended period. New york state department of environmental conservation. Recreational saltwater fishing regulations nys dept. The suit also says that the survey data from 1998, which the 2009 regulations. Nysdec calls for better assessment of fluke populations. How come ma has a longer fluke season and smaller size limit and larger.
New yorks 2017 regulations should result in an approximately 30 percent reduction in harvest to meet the federal requirements. New york state works closely with its stakeholders to protect the sustainability of the commercial fishing industry as well as the living marine resources of new yorks marine and coastal district. Underlines contained in the text of proposed regulations denote new material. Summer flounder are mainly caught in bottom otter trawls, but are also taken by pound nets and gillnets in estuarine waters. Fishing regulations for all of new england are listed here. Dec east hampton, ny the boat was pulling up to a long island seafood restaurant when environmental. An angler shows off his fluke caught in barnegat bay. The summer flounder quota allocation provided by the united states department of commerce, noaa fisheries to the state of new york is anticipated to be 881,698 pounds. Published on may 4, 2017 s ep5 rhode island fluke season on the water hops aboard flippin out charters with captain bj silvia to target summer flounder along the iconic shoreline of newport. The fishing regulations for 2018 have not been set in stone yet, but they are. Catching big fluke summer flounder on heavy bucktails. This page will be updated whenever new regulations are proposed or information changes. Please be aware that fishing for sharks is regulated by the state and federal regulations.
Summer flounder is one of the most sought after commercial and recreational fish along the atlantic coast. Regulations were last changed on march 31, 2020 and are subject to change at any time. New york state commissioner of health declares influenza. These regulations are required to meet the more restrictive rules put in place by the national marine fisheries service, and include changes to the minimum size and possession limits.
Njs fluke season saved after us secretary approves regulations. The new jersey marine fisheries council met thursday and set summer flounder and black sea bass regulations in front of an overflow crowd at the bay avenue community. The new york state department of health nysdoh collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity yearround in new york state nys, and produces a weekly report during the flu season october through the following may. The recreational saltwater fishing regulations table is up to date as of april 16, 2020. May 17, 2018 new york state commissioner of health dr. This regulatory change reflects the coast wide decline in the number of summer flounder documented in the most recent surveys. New york fluke fishermen will have a nice, long season and a generous bag limit this coming season. Striped basshudson river and all inland waters except delaware river see. The new york state flu tracker tracks laboratoryconfirmed influenza cases each week across new york, in each region and county, and compares trends between seasons. The 9th annual soldiers on the sound fluke tournament began exactly as did the eight previous events, with the united states marine corp color guard presenting the colors of our nations flag. Jersey shore fishing magazine a federal panel this week decided to slash the summer flounder quota between 28 and 32 percent in new jersey, leading some to wonder if the measure will. A nysdec series profiling staff and the important work they do to conserve the environment, protect new yorks natural resources, and serve the public.
This page lists rules and regulations that have been proposed or recently adopted and emergency regulations that are in effect. Ny fluke season opens may 17 ny sportfishing federation. Report for week ending april 28, 2018 pdf report for week ending april 21, 2018 pdf report for week ending april 14, 2018 pdf. As of the release of the notice, black sea bass regulations will remain the same as 2016 for the 2017 season. Stricter fluke limits possible in 2017 by kevin blinkoff august 19, 2016 the midatlantic fishery management council and the atlantic states marine fisheries commission have announced an approximate 30% decrease in the commercial and recreational summer flounder fluke quotas for 2017. By contrast, an angler on the new jersey side of the bay can land up to six fluke per day, over a longer 101day season, and the length requirement is only 18 inches. Njs fluke season saved after us secretary approves. Its regulations are compiled in title 6 of the new york codes, rules and regulations. Statewide angling regulations new york fishing regulations. Final quotas and catch limits for the 2019 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fishery. Saltwater new jersey announces fluke regulations season opens tomorrow.
Fishing, hunting and trapping regulations are found within the game code and fish code and summarized in the corresponding issues of the fish and wildlife digest. The 2017 summer flounder season runs from may 17 through september 21, the same as 2016. Rootesmurdy in regards to the proposed reductions for summer flounder for 2017, the new york sportfishing federation is in favor of status quo for the upcoming season. These regulations are based on permanent statute title 23 and are revised periodically though amendments to the codes. Howard zucker today announced that influenza is no longer prevalent in new york state. Proposed, emergency, and recently adopted regulations. New jersey summer flounder season to start on thursday, may 25 with 18inch minimum size intact by new jersey division of fish and wildlife. The new york state department of health nysdoh collects, compiles, and analyzes information on flu activity yearround in new york. Report for week ending may 19, 2018 pdf report for week ending may 12, 2018 pdf report for week ending may 5, 2018 pdf april. Total length in inches 1, possession limits number of fish, open seasons. Njdepnews release 17p50 the recreational summer flounder season will begin tomorrow, may 25, which keeps intact an 18inch minimum length requirement for the fish, department of environmental protection commissioner bob martin announced today.
Saltwater 2017 soldiers on the sound fluke tournament. Regulations may be loosened up a bit for summer 2018. Please check your states summer flounder regulations. Summer flounder fluke information summer flounder fluke are a valuable resource and anglers are requested to follow regulations and take care when releasing fish that are short or when a creel limit has been reached. Fishing rules and regulations the fisherman magazine. Nydec has updated their saltwater fishing regulations page as a reminder to marine anglers. We support this option until a new, updated benchmark stock assessment for summer flounder is completed with justifiable data. New york fishing regulations guide 2020 eregulations. New york state commissioner of health declares influenza no longer prevalent in new york state declaration lifts requirement that unvaccinated health care workers wear masks. Influenza activity, surveillance and reports new york. Crackdown uncovers 340 pounds of fluke hidden on fishing. This years fluke season is open for 128 days, coming to a close at the end of the day on september 21st. Dec announces changes to 2017 recreational summer flounder.