Final Atlantic Spiny Dogfish 2022 Specifications and Trip Limit Adjustment
Summary
NOAA Fisheries is implementing final Atlantic spiny dogfish specifications for the 2022 fishing year, and an adjustment to the commercial trip limit, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. These specifications are status quo and unchanged for fishing year 2022, and the commercial trip limit is increased by 25 percent from 6,000 lb to 7,500 lb.