The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify fishing regulations related to gulf striped bass in order to conserve breeding sized females. The effect will be to change the size limit for possession.
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Document Information
- Comments Open:
- 12/7/2022
- Summary:
- In recent years, the older and larger female striped bass, which are required by hatchery personnel for spawning purposes, have become less common in annual broodstock collection efforts. Recent research indicates a high catch and harvest rate of female striped bass greater than 24 inches from the lower Ochlockonee River, which is the desired size to optimize spawning potential. Managers want to reduce the harvest of mature females since they are vital for hatchery production and the ongoing ...
- Purpose:
- The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify fishing regulations related to gulf striped bass in order to conserve breeding sized females. The effect will be to change the size limit for possession.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
- Law:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
- Related Rules: (1)
- 68A-23.005. Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish