
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: