Re: New Fluke Regulation Update 2-2-17
They have to abide by state rules when in state waters. That includes when they are returning to port from fishing offshore. In other words, they could abide by whatever the federal rules are while fishing beyond 3 miles but have to be in compliance with whatever state's waters they return to. For example if fluke season was closed in New Jersey but open in New York and in federal waters, a NY party boat could fish beyond 3 miles anywhere off the NJ coast, keep fluke and return to NY provided it did not enter NJ state waters. A NJ boat could not return to NJ state waters with fluke even if the boats were fishing side by side offshore.
Paul Haertel - JCAA Past President
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