Extended Winter Flounder Season?

[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

[Reelron]

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

So are you saying there is no need to write? This is a done deal and we can save our stamps.

[Angler Paul]

That is the impression I got from the councilman who I spoke with. However, it would not hurt to write a letter or go to the next meeting and ask the NJMFC to approve this change

[Reelron]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

That is the impression I got from the councilman who I spoke with. However, it would not hurt to write a letter or go to the next meeting and ask the NJMFC to approve this change

Yea, funny thing about those meetings, 4:00 PM Galloway Twp. I can make it, since I'm retired & have time to do it, if I can find it. But how does a working stiff make it?

I already sent my letter.

[BCinerie]

They really do not want you to go!!!

[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.

[Blackfish Doug]

I'm ecstatic over this news I may not even bother Fluking. I know one thing there are no shorts where I Flounder fish. I can't wait I have enjoyed Flounder fishing just as much as Blackfishing. The Flounder will fill in the gaps between seasons just nicely.

[blkbear]

2 would be great, I toss a lot back ling fishing

[Gerry Zagorski]

Pretty interesting that for the most part Flounder fishing has been dismal the past few years and Fluking has improved.... They tighten regs on Fluke and want to open up Flounder

I guess this is one time where the stupidity works in our favor

[tautog]

Flounder fishing has been great, just not in the spring in the back bays.