Mid-Atlantic Tilefish Fishermen Get New 2025-2027 Catch Limits Rolled Out
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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Summary
Starting in 2025, fishermen targeting golden and blueline tilefish north of the North Carolina/Virginia border will follow new catch limits to keep fish populations healthy and fishing fair. These rules set how much tilefish can be caught through 2027, helping protect the fish and support the fishing community. The changes aim to balance good fishing with smart conservation, so everyone wins!
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New 2025 Catch Limits for Tilefish
Starting in the 2025 fishing year, fishermen targeting golden tilefish and blueline tilefish north of the North Carolina/Virginia border must follow new allowable harvest levels and other management measures. These limits are set to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield under the Magnuson‑Stevens Act and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan.
Projected 2026–2027 Golden Tilefish Specs
The rule publishes projected specifications for golden tilefish for 2026 and 2027 to guide management and public planning. Fishery participants north of the North Carolina/Virginia border can use these projections when planning fishing activity in those years.
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