Updated: Upcoming Potomac River Fisheries Commission meetings

PRFC Blue Crab Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 pm and the public is encouraged to attend in person or virtually. Two of the agenda items are 2022 Crab Harvest update and Order #2023-07 – 2023 Crab Season. The agenda and press release are on the 2/15 calendar item. More information is available from Ingrid Braun, Ingrid.prfc@gmail.com.


Oyster Management Reserve

The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 pm and the public is encouraged to attend. Among the agenda items are a discussion of the draft of Reg. VIII, Sec. 4(f) OMR Administrative Fee; 2023 plantings; the opening of Ragged Point Bar; and citizen science surveying. The full agenda and press release are on the 2/21 calendar item. More information is available from Ingrid Braun, Ingrid.prfc@gmail.com.


Finfish Advisory Committee

The meeting will be held Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm and the public is encouraged to attend. Among the agenda items are the 2022 Annual Finfish Report, an order to update the number of hook and line and gill net limited entry licenses, a discussion of pound net seasons, and the fish license and reporting structure. The full agenda and press release are on the 2/23 calendar item. More information is available from Ingrid Braun, Ingrid.prfc@gmail.com.


Oyster/Clam Advisory Committee

The committee will meet Monday, February 27 at 6:00 pm and the public is encouraged to attend in person or virtually. The agenda will be available soon. For more information, contact Ingrid Braun via email, Ingrid.prfc@gmail.com.


Quarterly Potomac River Fisheries Commission Meeting and Public Hearing

The commission will hold its quarterly meeting and public hearing Thursday, March 9 at 8:30 am. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in person or virtually. Read the March 9 hearing notice (PDF). Read the PRFC Draft Regulations March 2023 (PDF). For more information, contact Ingrid Braun via email, Ingrid.prfc@gmail.com.