Table 10: FY 2014 - 2016 GOM Cod and Haddock Recreational Catch Evaluation (mt)
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Recreational Catch
Stock Fishing Year Catch Landings Discard Recreational sub-ACL Percent of Catch Limit Taken
A + B A B
GOM Cod 2014 623.3 468.2 155.1 486 128.3
  2015 84.5 4.5 80.0 121 69.8
  2016 280.9 94.5 186.4 157 178.9
  Average 329.6 189.1 140.5 255 129.5
             
GOM Haddock 2014 658.6 293.1 365.5 173 380.7
  2015 381.9 238.3 143.6 372 102.7
  2016 887.0 560.2 326.8 928 95.6
  Average 642.5 363.9 278.6 491 130.9
To evaluate whether recreational catches exceeded any of the recreational sub-ACLs, the average annual recreational catch for
     FY 2011 through FY 2013 was compared to the average annual recreational sub-ACLs for the stock for FY 2011 through FY 2013.
Recreational estimates based on Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) data.
Values in metric tons of live weight
Source:  NMFS Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
October 17, 2017
These data are the best available to NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).