New 2025 Limits Hit Northeast Small-Mesh Fish Catches for Sustainability
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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Summary
Fishermen in the Northeast who catch small-mesh fish get new 2025 limits to keep fish healthy and fishing fair. These rules set how much fish can be caught to avoid overfishing and help fish populations grow. The changes start in 2025 and aim to balance fishing fun with protecting the ocean’s future.
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2025 ACL and TAL Limits for Small‑Mesh Fish
If you fish small‑mesh multispecies in the Northeast, NOAA finalized 2025 limits called an annual catch limit (ACL) and total allowable landings (TAL). These limits set how much may be caught in 2025 to prevent overfishing and to allow harvesting of optimum yield under the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.
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