2013 Potomac Rockfish (and other species) Regulations/Limits

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2013 Potomac Rockfish (and other species) Regulations/Limits

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2013 Potomac Blue Sheet (Revision 12/12) is attached with all species limits. Here's the Striped bass excerpt.

Striped Bass (Rockfish)

Spring Season
Season Open: April 20 through May 15
Open Area: Below Harry W. Nice Bridge (Rt. 301)
Minimum Size Limit: 28”
Possession Limit: 1 per person
Bait Restrictions: No live eel. No more than 2 hooks None

Summer/Fall Season
Season Open: May 16 through December 31
Open Area: Below Woodrow Wilson Bridge (I-95)
Minimum Size Limit: 18” with only 1 over 28”
Possession Limit: 2 per person
Bait Restrictions: None

Special Restriction: When Fishing for Striped Bass During the Closed Season – Barbless Hooks are Required
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