Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Proposed 2026 and Projected 2027 Specifications for the Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish Fisheries
Summary
The federal government is proposing new fishing limits and rules for four types of fish (summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish) caught in northeastern U.S. waters for 2026 and 2027. These regulations aim to keep fish populations healthy while allowing people to continue fishing commercially and for recreation.
Key Points
- 1NOAA is setting catch limits for four fish species to prevent overfishing and protect marine ecosystems in the Northeast Atlantic
- 2Commercial and recreational fishermen will have specific quotas (allowed amounts) they can catch each year based on these new rules
- 3The proposed rules apply to fisheries from Maine to North Carolina, affecting thousands of fishing businesses and recreational anglers
- 4The public has until December 25, 2025 to submit comments on these proposed regulations before they become final
- 5These catch limits are adjusted annually based on fish population surveys to balance industry needs with environmental protection
Key Dates
December 9, 2025
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