§ 622.441 — Size Limits

All size limits in this section are minimum size limits unless specified otherwise. A fish not in compliance with its size limit in or from the EEZ around Puerto Rico may not be possessed, sold, or purchased, and must be released immediately with a minimum of harm. The operator of a vessel that fishes in the EEZ around Puerto Rico is responsible for ensuring that all species on board are in compliance with the size limits specified in this section. See § 622.10 regarding requirements for landing fish intact. See § 622.445(c)(2) regarding requirements for landing spiny lobster intact.

(a) Reef fish. (1) Yellowtail snapper—12 inches (30.5 cm), TL.

(2) [Reserved]

(b) Pelagic fish. (1) Dolphinfish—24 inches (61.0 cm), FL.

(2) Wahoo—32 inches (81.3 cm), FL.

(c) Spiny lobster. 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), carapace length.