Notice of Agency
Rule-making Adoption

Chapter 25.04 Lobster Trawl Limits Hancock County
Effective March 13, 2019

In October 2018, a new trawl limit area was established at the request of the Zone B Council. DMR was aware that there was potential to refine the area described by the new trawl limit to better meet the needs of Zone B and Zone C fishermen fishing there. The Department held meetings with fishermen from Zone B and Zone C to determine what changes to the area were advisable. At their January 2019 meeting, the Zone B Council supported the Department’s proposal to amend this area in accordance with the changes proposed through the meetings that were held. The rule represents the amended area and eliminates the sunset on the original area.