The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the reopening of the 2012 commercial gill net striped bass season.
Effective at 12:01 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2012, the 2012 commercial striped bass gill net fishery will open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only from 3am to 6pm.
The daily catch limit will remain 300 pounds per striped bass harvest permit with a daily vessel limit of 1200 pounds per vessel.
All other regulations for the gill net fishery remain in effect.
The Secretary may, by public notice, subsequently amend season dates and daily landing limits if the quota is projected to be caught.
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