Wes Demmon, from Chicago, Ill., caught and released this 8.5-pound red on a CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing Sarasota Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett
Commercial Fishing for Vermilion Snapper to Reopen in the South Atlantic Federal Waters May 1 until May 8, 2011
The commercial sector for vermilion snapper in federal waters of the South Atlantic from, Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolina (35°15.19' N. latitude), to Key West, Florida, will reopen, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time) May 1, 2011, until 12:01 a.m. May 8, 2011. NOAA Fisheries Service has determined the January – June 2011, commercial quota of 315,523 pounds has not yet been met.
Commercial harvest of vermilion snapper closed on March 10, 2011 because NOAA Fisheries Service projected landings would reach the quota by that time. However, an updated report shows that less fish were landed than expected. Based on 2011 daily landings rates and the pounds remaining on the quota, NOAA Fisheries Service has determined commercial harvest of vermilion snapper can reopen for 7 days. May 1, 2011, was chosen as the opening day based on feedback from the fishing industry and weather concerns
Temporary Proposed Regulations to Reset the Gulf of Mexico Commercial Gag Quota and Set a Recreational Gag Fishing Season
NOAA Fisheries Service announces a temporary rule to reset the commercial quota of gag, continue the suspension of the use of red grouper multi-use individual fishing quota (IFQ) commercial allocation, and set a gag recreational season from September 16 through November 15. The proposed temporary rule published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2011, with the comment period ending May 6, 2011.
Written comments on any portion of the proposed rule must be received no later than May 6, 2011, to be considered by NOAA Fisheries Service. See the Addresses section for information on where and how to submit comments. All comments received by NOAA Fisheries Service will be addressed in the final rule.
NOAA Re-opens All Remaining Federal Waters Closed in Response to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Effective April 19, 2011 at 6 p.m. eastern time (5 p.m. central time), NOAA will reopen the last 1,041 square miles (2,697 sq km) of area previously closed to commercial and recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico in response to the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill. All areas of federal waters previously closed to fishing because of the oil spill are now open. Other federal closed areas, such as marine protected areas, remain in effect
NOAA Fisheries Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic: Comment Period Ends June 1, 2011
NOAA Fisheries Service is seeking public comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)/Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. The Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of the DEIS on April 15, 2011 (76 FR 21345).
Actions contained within the DEIS include: 1) Removal of four minor lobster species from the FMP; 2) modification of management reference points and status determination criteria; 3) establishment of sector allocations; 4) establishment of an acceptable biological catch rule, annual catch limits, annual catch targets, and accountability measures; 5) update of the Framework Procedure and Protocol for Enhanced Cooperative Management; 6) modification of regulations regarding use of undersized lobster as attractants; 7) modification of regulations regarding tailing permits; 8) closure of areas to protect threatened coral species; 9) requirement of trap line markings; and 10) removal of derelict traps.
Night snook action continued to be one of the best options this week. Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CBÂ’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released trout, Spanish mackerel, snook, flounder and jacks during the past week.
Alain Dumouchel and Cindy McPherson, both from Montreal, Quebec, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Monday. They caught and released trout to 2.5 pounds and a couple of reds on CAL jigs with shad tails and Clouser flies. The biggest trout and the reds were in skinny water on the west side of the bay. Pete Walacko, from Mich., fished deep grass flats near Bird Key and at Stephens Point with me on Tuesday morning. He caught and released several trout and a Spanish mackerel on Clouser flies fished on an intermediate sink tip fly line.
One of the best trips of the week was when Norm Boardman, from Sarasota, fished the ICW on Tuesday night near Venice with me. He caught and released more than 15 snook to 24 inches and a couple of trout on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly. George Aylesworth, from Englewood, Fla., and his brother-in-law, Mike from Ind., fished Sarasota Bay with me on Wednesday afternoon. The action wasnÂ’t fast, but they caught and released trout to 17 inches and a small red on CAL jigs with grubs and shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos along the west side of the bay.
John Wolfstaetter and his dad, Paul Wolfstaetter, both from N.Y., fished Sarasota Bay with me on Thursday. John is an accomplished fly angler and sight fishing reds was our game plan. He had some shots at fish in potholes and on top of sandbars throughout the day. Even though we showed them numerous flies, he had a few follows but no takes. They caught and released a few trout along the way and Paul caught an 18 inch flounder on a CAL jig with grub.
Next weekÂ’s tides will improve towards the end of the week as we approach a new moon o May 3. Trout, Spanish mackerel and more should be a good option on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay. Although there are plenty of reds, trout, some large snook, baitfish, etc. in skinny water, fly fishing has been challenging there. Catch and release night snook fishing in the ICW should continue to be a good option.
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Surface high pressure ridge will continue to hold across the northern Gulf waters through the early part of the week. The ridge axis will shift to the south on Wednesday as a cold front approaches the northern Gulf waters by Thursday
South winds around 10 knots becoming east 5 knots late in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a light chop. There will be scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Monday night will bring east winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
Southeast winds around 5 knots becoming southwest in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Tuesday night will bring southwest winds around 5 knots becoming southeast 10 knots overnight. Bay and inland waters a light chop. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Southwest winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wednesday night will bring south winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
West winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. There will be a chance of thunderstorms. Thursday night will bring north winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Northeast winds around 15 knots diminishing to 5 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
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