Rhode Island Tog Regs

AlloyToy · 02-20-2008, 08:57 PM

What is the deal with fishing for Tog in RI from Dec. 15 thru May 1st closed?

It doesn't say??

CaptDom · 02-21-2008, 12:02 AM

Tog are closed for Recreational as well as commercial. Commercial opens April 15th 2008, and rec May 1st. Current proposal for regs on rec looks like 3 fish May 1st closed June 1-30 July 1st to Oct. 3, and increases to 8 fish 3rd Saturday in October, down from 10 fish. Size limit looks to remain at 16 inches, but not finalized yet AFAIK.

fishcounterbob · 02-21-2008, 07:23 AM

Meeting on tuesday at URI Naragansett to review reg options and for public to speak on small business effect. Seems like tog is a done deal. Scup might go from 25 down to 10 per day with a bonus 45 day season. Summer flunder must take a 52% hit which means 3-4 fish down from 7 per day. No meeting set for that, yet. I expect that to go to 2 fish next year because of fed regs. Just my 2 cents.

AlloyToy · 02-21-2008, 08:49 AM

Thanks guys, looking at the reg's from last year I couldn't find anywhere where it said it was closed after 12/15 and reopened on 5/1.

Thanks for clarifying.

CaptDom · 02-21-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fishcounterbob

Meeting on tuesday at URI Naragansett to review reg options and for public to speak on small business effect. Seems like tog is a done deal. Scup might go from 25 down to 10 per day with a bonus 45 day season. Summer flunder must take a 52% hit which means 3-4 fish down from 7 per day. No meeting set for that, yet. I expect that to go to 2 fish next year because of fed regs. Just my 2 cents.

Bob, I think you are spot on...the only thing I hope is that the charter fleet gets the bonus season on Scup with increased bag limit that is currently being discussed. Noones going to book a scup charter for 10 fish, for sure.....

The fluke will definitely be down to 4 fish, possibly 3. Next year we are probably looking at 2 fish at 20 inches to sdtay within federal rebuilding guidlines(what a joke)

Looks like it will be 8 tog for sure? I can live with that no problem, heck 5 per man is enough if you ask me, and would like to see the size limit increase to 17 inches, so we don't end up in the same mess as NY with their 14 inch baby killing limit.....

fishcounterbob · 02-21-2008, 10:14 AM

Now every one knows why I work/fish in RI and live in CT. By next year expect Fluke to be 2 @ 20" and Tog to drop like you said. The feds are making regs coastal VERY soon so get used to it. Time to snap up pin-hook commercial finfish permits while we still can.

Try the

Limit Challenge- Two keeper bass, 10 scup, 3 tog, 4 fluke, 25 seabass, and 10 blues. I know where I'm gettin mine!

AlloyToy · 02-21-2008, 10:48 AM

I wonder with the majority of the boats being small fishing boats 20-25 feet in length at most the S.shore marina's and the size & quantity restrictions/reductions in fish species.......if the average hosehold will still pay $125/foot to keep the boat slipped, plus high fuel prices etc........

This may be interesting, but may correct it's self.........

Or the Bass will take a hit next?????

CaptDom · 02-21-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AlloyToy

Or the Bass will take a hit next?????

I think that might be a good thing, provided they get with the science and go to a slot....something like 2 fish between 21-28 inches, and 1 trophy over 43" would work real nice. There is currently waaaaay too many shorties under 28", increasing competition for food sources and preventing any larger fish from getting there faster. Couple that with the fact they make you take the perfect breeding sizes, teen size through 30 pounders, as the majority of those killed, and you have an over abundance of small stripers making up the stocks. If that fish goes to gamefish status, we may see problems in the future as the rec side kills the lions share of fish every year.

AlloyToy · 02-21-2008, 01:44 PM

Great post Dom, what worries me is it seems decisions are always made when it's to late.........

fishcounterbob · 02-21-2008, 04:54 PM

The frances fleet posted today fluke regs will stay at 7 fish with no closed season. How about that news.

02-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 680	Rhode Island Tog Regs What is the deal with fishing for Tog in RI from Dec. 15 thru May 1st closed? It doesn't say?? __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

02-21-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
CaptDom User Gallery Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blue Planet Posts: 961	Closed Tog are closed for Recreational as well as commercial. Commercial opens April 15th 2008, and rec May 1st. Current proposal for regs on rec looks like 3 fish May 1st closed June 1-30 July 1st to Oct. 3, and increases to 8 fish 3rd Saturday in October, down from 10 fish. Size limit looks to remain at 16 inches, but not finalized yet AFAIK. __________________ CAPT. DOM PETRARCA COASTAL CHARTERS SPORTFISHING NEWPORT, RI (401)-862-0358 www.coastalcharterssportfishing.com

02-21-2008, 07:23 AM	#3
fishcounterbob NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northford,ct Posts: 80	regs Meeting on tuesday at URI Naragansett to review reg options and for public to speak on small business effect. Seems like tog is a done deal. Scup might go from 25 down to 10 per day with a bonus 45 day season. Summer flunder must take a 52% hit which means 3-4 fish down from 7 per day. No meeting set for that, yet. I expect that to go to 2 fish next year because of fed regs. Just my 2 cents.

02-21-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 680	Thanks guys, looking at the reg's from last year I couldn't find anywhere where it said it was closed after 12/15 and reopened on 5/1. Thanks for clarifying. __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

02-21-2008, 10:14 AM	#6
fishcounterbob NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northford,ct Posts: 80	tog Now every one knows why I work/fish in RI and live in CT. By next year expect Fluke to be 2 @ 20" and Tog to drop like you said. The feds are making regs coastal VERY soon so get used to it. Time to snap up pin-hook commercial finfish permits while we still can. Try the Limit Challenge- Two keeper bass, 10 scup, 3 tog, 4 fluke, 25 seabass, and 10 blues. I know where I'm gettin mine!

02-21-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 680	I wonder with the majority of the boats being small fishing boats 20-25 feet in length at most the S.shore marina's and the size & quantity restrictions/reductions in fish species.......if the average hosehold will still pay $125/foot to keep the boat slipped, plus high fuel prices etc........ This may be interesting, but may correct it's self......... Or the Bass will take a hit next????? __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

02-21-2008, 01:44 PM	#9
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 680	Great post Dom, what worries me is it seems decisions are always made when it's to late......... __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

02-21-2008, 04:54 PM	#10
fishcounterbob NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northford,ct Posts: 80	The frances fleet posted today fluke regs will stay at 7 fish with no closed season. How about that news.

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