Monkfish Quotas on Deck: New England Council Eyes Fair Fishing Shares
Published Date: 2/19/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on March 19, 2026, to talk about new fishing rules for monkfish and skate wings. They’ll explore a possible Individual Fishing Quota program that could change how fishermen catch these species, aiming to keep fishing fair and sustainable. This affects local fishermen and could impact fishing limits and business planning soon.
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Possible IFQ Program for Monkfish & Skate Wings
On March 19, 2026 at 9 a.m. EST, the New England Fishery Management Council Advisory Panels and Committees will meet by webinar to develop a draft scoping document for a potential Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program for monkfish and/or skate wing fisheries. If adopted later, an IFQ program could change how fishermen catch these species and affect fishing limits and business planning for local fishing operations.
Advisory Recommendations Could Trigger Council Action
Recommendations from the Skate and Monkfish Advisory Panels and Committees will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and possible action after the March 19, 2026 meeting. Any formal Council action could result in regulatory changes that affect fishing rules for New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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