Penfield Reef dumping ground in the northeast corner of the map, has been a 

 prime lobsterinq groi.nd since its use was discontinued. A fisherman who fishes 

 the area extensively reported that he lost geav during the last disposal project 

 there and that catches were low in the area until the year following its use. 



Details of lobstering effort have not yet been obtained for areas east of 

 the area fished by Norwalk vessels. Concentration of gear on the edges of the 

 central valley of the Sound has been reported. There may be advantages to a 

 disposal site in areas "B" or "C" (Fig. 1-11). The very productive grounds at 

 the Eatons Neck dump site and the deep channel are avoided and the greater area 

 fished would allow adjustments to be made away from the site when active. The 

 current measurements and background measurements of metals "in" blue mussels 

 being made in area "A" by DAMOS should be applicable to the general area. 



Fiji fish . Cobb et al (1978) also collected bottom fish at three stations monthly 

 from November to June. They found 37 species, but 3 species dominated the catches 

 Windowpane flounder and winter flounder were found throughout the year, but were 

 most abundant in April and January respectively. Red hake were abundant in June 

 especially east of the disposal site. 



Commercial dragging is limited by the density of lobster pots in this area. 

 There is a tow path from the Eatons Neck dump site 5 miles west to Buoy "32". 

 Oragqing is done in New York water south of 41° latitude and east of a line about 

 7 miles east of Cable and Anchor Reef. 



The fall scup fishery is the most intense. There may be fish on or off the 

 bot:om depending on the level of the fish. Bottom fishing may also catch lobsters 



Oysters . The areas being studied lie seaward of hard bottomed areas used for 

 oyster mariculture. Leases as deep as 40-50 feet are active (H. Bloom, Norwalk). 

 Oyster set was very successful throughout Long Island Sound in 1978. 



