NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Scup Fishery; Adjustment to the 2025 Winter II Quota
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Summary
The federal government is adjusting how many scup (a type of fish) can be caught during the winter season in the northeastern United States. This rule affects commercial and recreational fishermen who harvest this fish and helps manage the fish population to ensure it doesn't get overfished.
Key Points
- 1The fishing quota for scup during Winter II 2025 (roughly January through March) has been adjusted by federal fisheries regulators
- 2This regulation affects commercial fishermen and recreational anglers in northeastern states who catch and sell or keep scup
- 3The adjustment is meant to balance allowing people to fish while protecting the scup population from being caught too heavily
- 4Fishermen must follow the new catch limits or face penalties, and state fishing agencies will enforce these rules
- 5The change was published in September 2025 and applies to the upcoming winter fishing season
Key Dates
Published
September 29, 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.
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