Summary


Rule 68B-37.002, F.A.C., (Definitions) would be amended by striking the definition of “South” and adding definitions for “Southeast” and “Southwest.” Rule 68B-37.003 (Size Limits) would be amended to clarify that the size limits extend into federal waters. Rule 68B-37.004, F.A.C., (Regional Bag Limits; Closed Seasons) would be amended to remove the regional season closures. Rule 68B-37.005, F.A.C., (Commercial Season; Daily Harvest Limit) would be amended to change the commercial seasons (June through October for the southwest and northeast, May through September for the southeast, and September through January for the northwest). It would also be amended to add a vessel limit of 150 seatrout if two commercial licensees are aboard and to allow for year-round sale of spotted seatrout. Rule 68B-37.006, F.A.C., (Gear Specifications and Prohibited Gear; Bycatch Allowance) would be amended to clarify that the gear specifications extend into federal waters.