The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a regulation change that increases the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live bait shrimp harvesters in Nassau and Duval counties. The new rule raises the limit from 1 gallon to 5 gallons.
According to the FWC, this adjustment was made at the request of stakeholders. The change will allow commercial shrimpers to use dead shrimp instead of discarding them. It also brings the dead shrimp allowance for these harvesters in line with regulations across the state.
Those interested in reviewing the full agenda from the August 13-14 Commission meeting can find it at MyFWC.com/Commission by clicking on “Commission Meetings.” Information about current commercial and recreational shrimp regulations is available at MyFWC.com/fishing under “Saltwater Commercial Regulations” or “Saltwater Recreational Regulations.”
“At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to increase the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live bait shrimp harvesters in Nassau and Duval counties from 1 gallon to 5 gallons.”
“This regulation change was requested by stakeholders and will allow commercial shrimpers to use dead shrimp rather than discarding. This will also make the dead shrimp allowance for commercial live bait shrimp harvesters consistent statewide.”
“For the full Commission Meeting August 13-14 agenda, visit MyFWC.com/Commission and click ‘Commission Meetings.'”
“For current commercial and recreational shrimp regulations, visit MyFWC.com/fishing and click ‘Saltwater Commercial Regulations’ or ‘Saltwater Recreational Regulations.'”
