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Alabama 2020 Flounder Harvest Closes for Month of November




Submitted by:  TBC Press
Posted on: 10/22/20

Disclaimer:  The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
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Publishers Notes: OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.

As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
News # 14018
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) would like to remind anglers of the flounder changes that were adopted on August 1, 2019.  Flounder will be closed for harvest during the entire month of November for both commercial and recreational fishermen.  The harvest of flounder will resume on December 1, 2020, at 12:01am.  The recreational size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length, and the daily bag limit is five per person.  The commercial size limit is 14 inches total length with a daily limit of 40 per person or 40 per vessel.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visitwww.outdooralabama.com.