Table 10: FY 2016 - 2018 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 2016 280.9 94.5 186.4 157 178.9
  2017 245.4 26.6 218.8 157 156.3
  2018 146.9 4.3 142.6 220 66.8
  Average 224.4 41.8 182.6 178 126.1
             
GOM Haddock 2016 887.0 560.2 326.8 928 95.6
  2017 795.0 533.7 261.3 1,160 68.5
  2018 595.0 423.9 171.1 3,358 17.7
  Average 759.0 505.9 253.1 1,815 41.8
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
November 22, 2019
These data are the best available to NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).