Com Bluefish Trip Limit Increases from 246 pounds a trip to 1,000 Pounds a trip

2021 Commercial Quota Limits​

DEC has drafted 2021 Proposed Quota Distribution Plans (PDF) for the quota managed species below. Please review the details of the plans and complete a stakeholder survey to provide feedback. The survey will be accessible through January 12, 2021. For additional questions and comments about the plans, contact commercial.fisheries@dec.ny.gov.

Effective Friday, January 1, 2021, in New York State the commercial fishing limits are set at:

• Black Sea Bass – The daily trip limit is set at 150 lbs.
• Scup – The possession limit is 50,000 lbs. per trip pursuant to NOAA regulations.
• Bluefish – The daily trip limit is set at 1,000 lbs.
• Spiny dogfish – The daily trip limit remains at 6,000 lbs.
• Horseshoe Crab – For holders of a horseshoe crab permit; the daily trip limit is set at 30 crabs.
• Summer Flounder – For holders of a summer flounder permit; the daily trip limit is set at 210 lbs.
• Menhaden – Daily trip limit is set at 10,000 lbs. and the weekly limit is 30,000 lbs.

This action is taken under the authority of 6 NYCRR 40.1 (u), and the quota distribution schedule referenced therein. All fish commercially harvested must be reported on Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs). If you need extra VTRs or would like information on online reporting, call 631-444-0857 or email VTR@dec.ny.gov.

See the complete list of Commercial Quota Harvest Limits for more information. View the Commercial Fishing Quota Usage Report for the most up-to-date details on commercial landing data in New York State.