Scup Fishery Gets Winter Quota Boost from Unused Catch
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Rule
Summary
The government is changing the 2025 Winter II scup fishing limits to use leftover quota from Winter I. This means commercial fishers can catch a bit more scup during Winter II, helping them make the most of their fishing season. These changes kick in soon and aim to keep fishing fair and balanced without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Extra Scup Quota for Winter II
The rule increases the 2025 Winter II commercial scup quota and the per-trip Federal landing limit by rolling over unused quota from Winter I. This lets commercial fishers catch more scup during the 2025 Winter II period, and the agency states the change is intended to keep fishing fair and balanced without extra costs.
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