Minimum carapace size | 3 1/4 in |
Maximum carapace size | 5 in |
V-notched females: definition | Illegal to possess any female lobster that bears a notch or indentation in the base of the flipper that is at least as deep as 1/8 in with or without setal hairs |
Trap limit | 10 traps |
Escape vent | One rectangular vent 1 15/16 in × 5 3/4 in or two circular vents of 2 7/16 in in diameter |
Buoy Line Rules | Buoy lines may not be positively buoyant except in bottom 1/3 of buoy line. Buoy lines may not exceed a maximum diameter of 5/16" A 600 pound weak link is to be inserted into the buoy line at the buoy (see NOAA Guide). Buoy lines to be marked with 4 inch red mark midway up line. |
Bag limit | 15 lobsters per day |
Closed Season | November 1 - May 15. All buoyed gear must be removed from the water by November 1 and may not be reset until May 16. |