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Red Porgy

Pagrus pagrus

AKA:
Pinky, Pink Porgy, Rose Porgy, Strawberry Porgy

Managed by: SAFMC

South Atlantic Federal Regulations

(For areas ranging from three to 200 miles off the coasts of NC, SC, GA, and East Florida)

Commercial:

  • 14" TL size limit.
  • January through April, sale or purchase is prohibited and possession is limited to 3 per person per day or per trip, whichever is more restrictive. Commercial trip limit of 120 fish per trip the rest of the year. 2008 NMFS Fishery Bulletin Reminder
  • Gear restrictions apply.

The following changes to the commercial regulations were effective October 23, 2006:

  • Commercial trip limit of 120 fish during May through December.
  • Commercial quota = 127,000 lbs gutted weight.

Recreational:

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