On November 27, 2013, the 2013 commercial summer flounder fishery in New Jersey was closed prematurely. We have determined that New Jersey still has 2013 quota available for harvest. Therefore, effective December 6, 2013, fishing vessels issued a Federal moratorium permit for the summer flounder fishery may land summer flounder in New Jersey until the quota is fully harvested. Vessels are subject to the possession limits set in the state in which the vessel is landing.
Maggie Mooney-Seus
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