Extended Winter Flounder Season?

[Foul Hook]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

I posted info., on this before. The ASMFC approved having no closed season for winter flounder. It is now up to the NJMFC to adopt a regulation reflecting the change. I contacted a NJMFC member and asked if this might be expedited so that the season could open sooner. He expects the council to approve a 365 day season but they do not intend to take action on this until their Mach meeting. Then is must be signed by the DEP Commisioner before it becomes law. Therfore, I do not expect the season to open earlier this year than in the past but once it is open it should remain open for the rest of the year. Lastly, no changes in the bag or size limit are anticipated.

Paul Haertel
President, JCAA

Thanks Capt. I hope this is retroactive so I can keep the ones I already ate! Again I thank you for your time and information.