NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Atlantic Herring Fishery; 2025 Management Area 1A Possession Limit Adjustment
AgricultureEnvironment
Ad Space (leaderboard)
Summary
This federal rule adjusts how many Atlantic herring fish commercial fishermen can catch and keep in Management Area 1A (waters off the northeastern U.S. coast) during 2025. The change helps manage the herring population to ensure the fishery remains sustainable for future generations.
Key Points
- 1Commercial herring fishermen in the northeastern U.S. will have new limits on how much herring they can possess on their boats at any given time
- 2The adjustment applies specifically to Management Area 1A, which covers Atlantic herring fishing grounds off the northeastern coast
- 3This rule helps prevent overfishing by controlling catch amounts, protecting the herring population and the fishing industry long-term
- 4Fishing companies and crew members in states like Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire are directly affected by the new possession limits
- 5The rule took effect in August 2025 and fishermen must comply with the updated limits when they go out to fish
Key Dates
Published
August 11, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
The Digest Network
Ad Space (rectangle)