Shrimp
Trawls:
Mesh and Headrope Size - Minimum mesh is 1 1/2 inches stretched mesh and the maximum headrope size is 26 feet.
Skimmer Trawls:
Skimmer trawls not exceeding 26 feet in total combined width.
Marking Requirements – One solid hot pink buoy attached to the cod end (tailbag) of the trawl (see Buoy Requirements).
Gear Requirements - Shrimp trawls must have a bycatch reduction device; check with DMF for specifications. Mechanical methods for retrieving a trawl net is prohibited.
Designated Areas - Some areas are never opened to trawling, check with DMF before you go shrimping.
Closed Times - It is unlawful to use trawls 9 p.m. on Fridays - 5 p.m. on Sundays in any internal waters.
Possession Limit:
48 qts. (heads on) 30 qts. (heads off) one RCGL holder aboard vessel
96 qts. (heads on) 60 qts. (heads off) more than one RCGL holder aboard vessel |
