Posted Friday November 16, 2007

 
PUBLIC NOTICE
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FISHERIES SERVICE
COMMERCIAL STRIPED BASS HOOK AND LINE HARVEST CLOSURE

The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulation 08.02.15.12(H) announced today the closure of the 2007 striped bass commercial hook and line fishery, effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, November 22, 2007.

The hook and line portion of the combined gill net and hook and line quota is expected to be caught by the date of closure.

Comments and questions may be directed to Carrie Kennedy, Fisheries Service, Tawes State Office Bldg., 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis MD 21401, telephone: 410-260-8293, or email: ckennedy@dnr.state.md.us.

John R. Griffin
Secretary
Maryland Department of Natural Resources