PUBLIC NOTICE
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fishing and Boating Services
2017 Commercial Yellow Perch Opening On The Upper Bay

The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulations 08.02.21.04B announces that the 2017 commercial yellow perch fishery on the Upper Bay (Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries, excluding the Magothy River and the Chester River, upstream of the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge) will open on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 12:01 am.

The Patuxent River and Chester River yellow perch fisheries will remain open and are subject to closure when the harvest target is projected to be met.

All other rules remain the same.

Mark J. Belton
Secretary
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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