Alexandria, VA – The Commission’s Winter Flounder Management Board maintained its winter flounder commercial and recreational management measures for the inshore waters of the Gulf of Maine (GOM) and Southern New England/Mid‐Atlantic (SNE/MA) for the 2015 fishing season (see Table 1).
Table 1. Minimum commercial and recreational management measures for the Inshore Winter Flounder FMP.
| Stock | Sector | Trip Limit/ Possession Limit | Size Limit | Season | Gear |
| GOM | Commercial | 500 lbs/trip/ day | 12” | Maintain Closures | Minimum 6.5” square or diamond mesh in cod‐end |
| Recreational | 8 fish | 12” | NA | ||
| SNE/MA | Commercial | 50 lbs 38 fish/trip/day | 12” | Maintain Closures | Minimum 6.5” square or diamond mesh in cod‐end 100‐lb mesh trigger |
| Recreational | 2 fish | 12” | March 1 – December 31 |
The Board maintains its commitment to work with the New England Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office to collaboratively manage winter flounder stocks throughout their range. For more information, please contact, Melissa Yuen, Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, at myuen@asmfc.org or 703.842.0740.