Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 25 - LOBSTER AND CRAB REGULATIONS
Section 188-25-10 - Lobster Trap Limits Established by Lobster Management Zones

Universal Citation: 13 ME Code Rules ยง 188-25-10

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The Commissioner may adopt rules for a zone under 12 M.R.S.A. §6446 and §6447 that place limits on lobster and crab fishing license holders who fish in that zone regarding the number of lobster traps fished and the time periods allowed for complying with that number in accordance with the requirements of each statute.

1. Zone G

(a) The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone G shall be:

a trap limit of 1200 as of March 1, 1998,

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

(b) Limited lobster fishing in the vicinity of Kittery.

Each trawl, set in the area defined in 12 M.R.S.A. §6439- A, shall be marked at each end with buoy sticks of at least 4 feet in length.

2. Zone E

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone E shall be:

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 1998,

a trap limit of 700 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 600 as of March 1, 2000.

3. Zone D

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone D shall be:

a trap limit of 1200 as of March 1, 1998,

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

4. Zone F

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone F shall be:

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

5. Zone B

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone B shall be:

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

6. Zone C

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone C shall be:

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

7. Zone A

The trap limit for each license holder who is licensed to fish in Zone A shall be:

a trap limit of 1200 as of June 1, 1998,

a trap limit of 1000 as of March 1, 1999 and

a trap limit of 800 as of March 1, 2000.

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