Spiny Lobster Amendment 1

Amendment Summary

Modified various size limits, permitting requirements and possession, and season regulations.

Allowed the use of up to 100 undersized lobster on board lobster trap fishing vessels to be used as attractants.
Required a permit for possession or harvest of more than six lobster per day (commercial harvest). Established a recreational fishing season of August 5 to March 31.
The harvest and possession limit (recreational) is 6-lobster during the regular season and special mini-season.
Set the data for the recreational mini-season to the first full weekend prior to August 1st. Pre-season trap soak can begin August 1.
Established a procedure for an extended trap retrieval period.
Required all captured egg-bearing females to be immediately released alive.
Set a minimum size limit of 3-inch carapace or a separated tail length of 5.5 inches or less.
Prohibited tail separation without a specific permit.