Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-39.0045 - Striped Mullet: Seasonal Recreational and Commercial Bag Limit for Portion of Pinellas County

(1) During the period beginning October 1 each year and continuing through January 31 of the following year, no recreational or commercial harvester may harvest or possess within the areas described in subsection (2), more than five striped mullet per day. During this period, the possession of more than five striped mullet aboard a vessel in these areas is prohibited, regardless of the number of recreational or commercial harvesters aboard.

(2) The closure area shall include all of the following waters:

(a)

1. Riveria Bay and Bayou Grande, commonly known as Papy's Bayou, together with their interconnecting waters.

2. Placido Bayou, commonly known as Smack's Bayou, Snell Isle Harbour, and Coffee Pot Bayou, together with the portion of Tampa Bay lying between said Bayous.

(b) All connecting waters west of the following line: Beginning at the easternmost point of Second Avenue NE and extending 1, 013 feet (338 yards) into Tampa Bay to 27°46.417'N, 82°37.347'W, then proceeding north to Coffee Pot Bayou Daybeacon 3 (27°47.117'N, 82°36.931'W); then proceeding north to Smacks Bayou Daybeacon 3 (27°47.407'N, 82°36.377'W); then proceeding in a northerly direction along a line 200 yards east of the shoreline and running parallel to the shoreline to a point approximately 750 north of the southern edge of Weedon Island at 27°49.643'N, 82°35.444'W.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-39.0045

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

New 10-5-92, Formerly 46-39.0045, Amended 7-1-03, Amended by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 060, March 28, 2017 effective 4/13/2017, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 084, April 30, 2019 effective 5/16/2019.

New 10-5-92, Formerly 46-39.0045, Amended 7-1-03, 4-13-17, 5-16-19.