New England Council Nets Ideas for Herring Harvest Limits
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a public webinar on March 23 to talk about rules for Atlantic herring and other fish from 2027 to 2031. Fishermen, environmental groups, and coastal communities will be affected by these decisions, which could change fishing limits and protect river herring and shad. This meeting helps shape future fishing rules that balance business and nature.
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Atlantic herring specs for 2027–2031
If you fish commercially or run a small fishing business, the Council is holding a public webinar on March 23 at 3 p.m. EST to discuss Atlantic herring specifications for 2027–2031 and river herring and shad management measures. These discussions could change fishing limits and protect river herring and shad, and recommendations will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration.
Accessible public webinar and recording
You can attend the publicly announced webinar on March 23; the meeting is physically accessible and will be recorded. If you need sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids, you must contact Cate O'Keefe at (978) 465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting to request them, and a copy of the recording is available upon request.
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