The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to allow for greater fishing opportunity for recreational anglers in the northern areas of Florida, where the red drum population stocks are exceeding the Commission’s management goals. The proposed rule raises the recreational red drum bag limit from one fish to two fish per day in the northeast and northwest areas of Florida. The proposed rules will also establish a statewide vessel limit and clarify the off-water possession limit language in order to strengthen the Commission’s red drum rule.