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Preferred Management Options for Spotted Seatrout in North Carolina. Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting Raleigh May 13, 2010. Committee Reviews & Public Meetings. Southeast Regional Advisory CommitteeApril 14, 2010 Inland Regional Advisory CommitteeApril 15, 2010 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Preferred Management Options for Spotted Seatrout in North Carolina
Marine Fisheries Commission Meeting
Raleigh
May 13, 2010
Committee Reviews & Public Meetings
Southeast Regional Advisory Committee April 14, 2010
Inland Regional Advisory Committee April 15, 2010
Central Regional Advisory Committee April 19, 2010
Finfish Advisory Committee April 20, 2010
Habitat Advisory Committee April 21, 2010
Northeast Regional Advisory Committee April 22, 2010
Review of Committee and Public Input
Spotted Seatrout Advisory Committee April 28, 2010
Marine Fisheries Commission May 13, 2010
Issues Addressed in the FMP
• Achieving sustainable harvest • Enforcement of size, creel limit and gear
regulations in Joint, Coastal or Inland Fishing Waters
• Management measures to address user group
competition• Impacts of cold stun events on the population• Closing gig fishery from December-March
Sustainable Harvest
Background• 2009 stock assessment indicated the stock in NC/VA has
been overfished and overfishing has been occurring throughout the 18-year time series.
Issue• Establish harvest reductions that achieve sustainable
harvest by rebuilding the spawning stock biomass above the threshold level and end overfishing within 10 years.
Spawning Stock BiomassOverfished Status
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
SSB Threshold (F20%)
YearSp
aw
nin
g S
tock
Bio
ma
ss (
lb)
Fishing MortalityOverfishing Status
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
0.00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.8
Year
Ave
rage
Fis
hing
Mor
talit
y
Sustainable Harvest
Size Bag Limit
14 " 57%
14-24 " 53%
END OVERFISHING IMMEDIATELYREDUCTION REQUIRED
2 fish
2 fish
50 lbs
50 lbs
Trip Limit
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Sustainable Harvest
28.5%
28.5%
14 "
OVERFISHING - ASSESS IN 5 YRS1/2 REDUCTION NEEDED TO END
REQUIREDREDUCTION MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
COMMERCIAL FISHERY
Minimum Size (TL)
14 "
RECREATIONAL FISHERYREDUCTION REQUIRED
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS Minimum Size (TL)
Commercial Suite of Options
32.0%
26.3%
29.9%31.8%28.5%
All Gear Combined, 173,981 lbs
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE HARVEST Commercial Fishery
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS % REDUCTION
14-inch minimum size limit and: • 150 lbs/day/operation • 200 lbs/day/operation • Seasonal closures: December 1 - January 31
February 1- August 31 • Annual Commercial Quota/All Gear:
Commercial Suite of Options (continued)
28.5%
28.5%
Long Haul Seines/Swipe Nets: 350 lbs/operation/day or 700 lbs/person/week
All other gear: 100 lbs/operation/day or 200 lbs/person/week
Stop Nets-4,595 lbs; Beach Seines-5,139 lbs;
Long Haul Seines/Swipe Nets-22,930 lbs; and
All other gear: 100 lbs/operation/day or 200 lbs/person/week
• Annual Trip Limits/high volume gear:Stop Nets: >500 lbs/operation/day or 2,100 lbs/person/week
Beach Seines: 150 lbs/operation/day or 300 lbs/person/week
• Annual Commercial Quotas/high volume gear:
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE HARVEST Commercial Fishery
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS % REDUCTION
14-inch minimum size limit and:
Suite of Options (continued)
28.5%
28.5%
November-February: 300 lbs/operation/day
29.7%
• Gill Net Weekly Trip Limit; 200 lbs/person/week
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE HARVEST Commercial Fishery
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS % REDUCTION
14-inch minimum size limit and:
• Weekend Closure- no possession on weekends
High Volume Fisheries: Annual quota or Trip Limit option
All other gear: 100 lbs/person/week
• Gill Net Seasonal Trip Limit: March-October: 25 lbs/operation/day
High Volume Fisheries: Annual quota or Trip Limit option
All other gear: 100 lbs/person/week
November-February: all gear out of water (including RCGL)
Commercial Recommendations
AC
RECOMMENDATIONend overfishing ½ way with 14-inch minimum
size AND:
% Reduction
VOTE
Southeast • May 1 – Sept 30 closure 22.59 in favor
(unanimous)
Central • Weekend closure 29.75 in favor
chair abstained
Northeast - 1.8
6 in favor,1 opposed,
chair abstained
Inland • Dec 1 – Jan 31 closure 29.95 in favor,
1 opposed
Finfish • 150 lbs/operation/day 32.0
4 in favor, 1 opposed,
chair abstained
SST AC • Weekend closure 29.7
4 in favor,2 opposed,
chair abstained
Recommendation for Sustainable Harvest Commercial Fishery
SST AC & DMF Recommendation Take ½ reduction to end overfishing; 14-inch minimum size and
weekend closure (no possession 5 p.m. Friday- 5 p.m. Sunday)• March-October: gear may be in the water • November-February: no commercial gear (RCGL gear included) in water
Option agreement: SST AC, DMF, Central AC
DMF Recommendation clarification “no commercial gear”:• No long hauls, no beach seines, no gill nets (includes drift nets, set nets,
run around gill nets), no RCGL gear. • Stop nets may be set, but no hauls or strikes may be made on weekends • Exemptions: Albemarle Sound & Currituck Sound
Sustainable Harvest
Size
28.5% 29.0%
RECREATIONAL FISHERYREDUCTION REDUCTION
REQUIRED ACHIEVED MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Bag Limit
OVERFISHING - ASSESS IN 5 YRS1/2 REDUCTION NEEDED TO END
14 " 6 fish
Recreational RecommendationsAC RECOMMENDATION
end overfishing ½ way with:%
ReductionVOTE
Southeast
• 14-inch minimum, 10 fish bag, May 1-Sept 30 closure 47.1
9 in favor(unanimous)
• Promote the use of barbless hooks - consensus
Central• 12-inch minimum, 4 fish bag, May-June closure 31.5
4 in favor,1 opposed,
chair abstained
Northeast • 14-inch minimum, 5 fish bag 33.5
6 in favor,1 opposed,
chair abstained
Inland
• 14-inch minimum, 6 fish bag 29.06 in favor,
(unanimous)
• Promote the use of circle hooks & natural baits - consensus
Finfish • 14-inch minimum, 6 fish bag 29.07 in favor,
(unanimous)
SST AC
• 14-inch minimum, 6 fish bag 29.06 in favor,
chair abstained
• Promote the use of barbless hooks - consensus
Recommendation for Sustainable Harvest Recreational Fishery
SST AC & DMF Recommendation
End overfishing ½ way; 14-inch minimum size and 6 fish bag limit
Agreement: SST AC, DMF, Inland, Finfish
Sustainable Harvest Adaptive Management
DMF proposes an adaptive management frameworkGiven uncertainty in the actual level of harvest reductions that will be realized once these measures are put in place, and the continuing evolution of fishing restrictions from the Endangered Species Act:
DMF/MFC may consider new information brought forward and revise the FMP sustainability measures accordingly; examples• “sea turtle settlement” results in quantifiable reductions in commercial
harvest• weekend closures may not be as effective as anticipated due to
recoupment
Possible actions: changes in bag/trip limits, season/area closures
Enforcement
Background• MFC is responsible for managing, protecting,
preserving and enhancing marine and estuarine resources, while WRC is responsible for regulating fishing activities in Inland Waters.
Issue• Improving compliance with and agency
enforcement of management measures in Joint and Coastal or Inland Fishing Waters.
Enforcement
AC Recommendation (original) Marine Patrol officers be given general police authority Develop mutual aid agreement between DMF Marine
Patrol and WRC Wildlife Enforcement officers for Inland Fishing Waters.
DMF Recommendation Develop mutual aid agreement between DMF Marine
Patrol and WRC Wildlife Enforcement officers for Inland Fishing Waters.
Enforcement
SST AC & DMF Recommendation (final) Develop mutual aid agreement between DMF Marine
Patrol and WRC Wildlife Enforcement officers for Inland Fishing Waters.
Enforcement Recommendations
AC RECOMMENDATION VOTE
Southeast
• Endorsed AC original recommendation for general police authority & • Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
9 in favor(unanimous)
Central• Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
6 in favor,chair
abstained
Northeast• Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
7 in favor,chair
abstained
Inland• Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
6 in favor(unanimous)
Finfish• Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
5 in favor, 1 opposed,
chair abstained
SST AC• Endorsed DMF recommendation Mutual Aid Agreement
5 in favor,2 abstained
User Group Competition
Background• Commercial gill net and recreational hook and line
fishermen have been in competition for seatrout, and in some instances, competition has escalated to conflict.
Issue• Determine management measures to reduce conflicts
between recreational and gill net fisheries.
User Group Competition Recommendations
AC RECOMMENDATION VOTE
Southeast • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict 9 in favor,
(unanimous)
Central • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict 6 in favor,
chair abstained
Northeast • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict 7 in favor,
chair abstained
Inland • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict 6 in favor
(unanimous)
Finfish • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict 7 in favor
(unanimous)
SST AC • Mediation policy process to resolve conflict6 in favor
chair abstained
User Group Competition Recommendations
SST AC & DMF Recommendation:
Move forward with the mediation policy process to resolve conflict
Agreement: DMF, SST AC, Southeast, Central, Northeast , Inland , Finfish
Cold Stun Events
Background• Death of large numbers of spotted seatrout following severe cold
spells has been well documented. Periodic increases in mortality associated with cold stuns should be considered when implementing management measures.
Issue• Periodic increases in mortality associated with cold stun events can
have a negative impact on population size. Should information and quantification of cold stun events be considered for incorporation into fisheries models and/or management decisions?
Cold Stun Recommendations
SST AC Recommendation (original)A. Status quo with the assumption the director will intervene in
case of a catastrophic event and do what is necessary in terms of temporary closures by water body. The proclamation needs to be an informed decision based on quantifiable data and outcome needs to be quantified post-closure.
B. DMF research on cold stun events
DMF RecommendationC. Give sustainable harvest options the opportunity to work in
rebuilding stock to 20% SPR so the SSB is large enough to recover more easily from cold stun events.
D. Research on cold stun events
Cold Stun Recommendations
SST AC Recommendation (final)A. Status quo with the assumption the director will intervene in
case of a catastrophic event and do what is necessary in terms of temporary closures by water body. The proclamation needs to be an informed decision based on quantifiable data and outcome needs to be quantified post-closure.
B. Research on cold stun events
DMF RecommendationC. Give sustainable harvest options the opportunity to work in
rebuilding stock to 20% SPR so the SSB is large enough to recover more easily from cold stun events.
D. Research on cold stun events
Cold Stun Recommendations
AC RECOMMENDATION VOTE
Southeast• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority
9 in favor,(unanimous)
Central
• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority, but to delete the word “assumption”
6 in favor, chair abstained
Northeast• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority
7 in favor,chair abstained
Inland• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority
6 in favor(unanimous)
Finfish• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority
7 in favor(unanimous)
Habitat
• DMF’s recommendation to give sustainable harvest options the opportunity to work • More research on the habitat requirements of sst
7 in favor, one opposed
Cold Stun Recommendations
SST AC RECOMMENDATION VOTE
A• SST AC’s original recommendation, status quo, Director’s proclamation authority
6 in favor, 1 opposed,
chair abstained
• SST AC’s final recommendation (same), status quo, Director’s proclamation authority consensus
B• SST AC’s original recommendation, DMF research 7 in favor,
chair abstained
• SST AC’s final recommendation, research
6 in favor,chair abstained
Cold Stun Recommendations
Agreement A: SSTAC, Southeast, Central,
Northeast, Inland, Finfish Agreement A: DMF, Habitat
Agreement B: Southeast, Central,
Northeast, Inland, Finfish Agreement B: SST AC, DMF, Habitat
Closing the Gig Fishery December 1st –March 31st
Background• Operates in areas where water is clear during
the cold winter months and fish are lethargic
Issue• AC recommended a closure of the gig fishery
December 1 – March 31
Gig Fishery
AC Recommendation (original) No gigging from December 1 through March 31, annually
DMF Recommendation Status quo. DMF to continue to track contributions of gigs to
overall landings
Gig Fishery Recommendations
SST AC & DMF Recommendation (final) Status quo. DMF to continue to track contributions of gigs to
overall landings
Gig Fishery Recommendation
AC RECOMMENDATION VOTE
Southeast• SST AC’s original recommendation: No gigging Dec 1st-March 31st
4 in favor, 3 opposed, 1abstained
Central • DMF’s recommendation: status quo6 in favor,
chair abstained
Northeast • DMF’S recommendation: status quo7 in favor,
chair abstained
Inland • DMF’s recommendation: status quo6 in favor
(unanimous)
Finfish • DMF’s recommendation: status quo7 in favor
(unanimous)
SST AC
• SST AC’s original recommendation: No gigging Dec 1st-March 31st
4 in favor, 1 opposed, 3 abstained
• SST AC’s final recommendation: DMF’S recommendation: status quo
4 in favor, 1 opposed, 2 abstained
Gig Fishery Recommendations
SST AC & DMF Recommendation Agreement: SST AC, DMF, Central, Northeast,
Inland & Finfish
Research Recommendations
Habitat AC: Research to improve the juvenile index Research to relate habitat quality to spawning success
Preferred Management Options Needed for the Following Issues:
• Achieving sustainable harvest (commercial & recreational)• Enforcement of size, creel limit and gear regulations in
Joint, Coastal or Inland Fishing Waters• Management measures to address user group competition• Impacts of cold stun events on the population• Closing gig fishery from December-March
Sustainable HarvestDMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND
• ½ reduction needed, 6 fish bag, 14-inch minimum size, and weekend closure for commercial gears (no possession on weekends), gear will need to be removed on weekends, November-February
• Western Albemarle Sound and Currituck Sound exempt from weekend gear removal
• Same as DMF (commercial & recreational)
• Promote the use of barbless hooks
• No use of gill nets as RCGL gear to harvestspotted seatrout
• ½ reduction needed, 10 fish bag, 14-inch minimum size, and May-September closure
• Promote the use of barbless hooks
• Commercial: same as DMF
• Recreational:½ reduction needed, 12-inch minimum size, 4 fish bag, May-June closure
• Commercial:½ reduction needed, 14-inch minimum size
• Recreational: ½ reduction needed, 5 fish bag, 14-inch minimum size
• ½ reduction needed, 6 fish bag, 14-inch minimum size, and December-January closure for commercial gears
•Promote the use of circle hooks and natural baits
Sustainable Harvest (cont)
DMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND
• Regulations need to be in place for a minimum of 3 years to assess their effectiveness. The 5 year FMP review schedule needs tobe adhered to
• The matter should be revisited within 3 years due to problems with the stock assessment model
- - - -
Enforcement
DMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND
• Development of a mutual aid agreement between DMF & WRC for inland fishing waters
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF• Endorsed SST
AC original recommendation for general police
authority
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF • Same as DMF
User Group Competition
DMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND
• Move forward with the mediation policy process to resolve conflict between spotted seatrout fishermen
• Same as DMF • Same as DMF • Same as DMF • Same as DMF • Same as DMF
Cold Stun (A)
DMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND HABITAT
• Give the sustainable harvest options the opportunity to work in rebuilding the stock to 20% SPR
• Status quo with the assumption that the Director will intervene in the event of a catastrophic event and do what is necessary in terms of temporary closures by water body, but the Director’s proclamation needs to be an informed decision based on quantifiable data and the outcome needs to be quantified post the closure
• Same as SST AC
• Same as SST AC
• Same as SST AC
• Same as SST AC
• Same as DMF
Cold Stun (B)
DMF SST AC SOUTHEAST CENTRAL NORTHEAST INLAND HABITAT
• More extensive research on cold stun events (DMF, Universities, etc)
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF
• Same as DMF