# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Black Sea Bass Fishery; 2018 February Recreational Season Modification
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-02-01 · Effective 2018-02-28 · 83 FR 4601
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-02025
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 4601
- **Publication date:** 2018-02-01
- **Effective date:** 2018-02-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 171023999-8070-02
## Abstract

NMFS is implementing regulations to open a 2018 February recreational season in the Federal black sea bass fishery. This action provides additional recreational fishing opportunities in winter, while maintaining management measures to prevent overfishing consistent with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. This rule is intended to inform the public of this new 2018 recreational season.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/01/2018-02025/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-black-sea-bass-fishery-2018-february-recreational-season)
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