Virginia Shares Flounder Quota with Massachusetts Fishermen
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Rule
Summary
Virginia is sharing part of its 2026 summer flounder fishing quota with Massachusetts to help balance the catch and keep things fair. This change affects commercial fishers in both states and runs from April 7 through December 31, 2026. It ensures the total fish catch stays within limits while helping Massachusetts meet its fishing goals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Massachusetts Gains 894 lb Summer Flounder
Virginia is transferring 894 pounds (406 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Massachusetts, raising Massachusetts' 2026 quota to 1,041,297 lb (472,374 kg). This change is effective April 7, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and affects commercial fishers in Massachusetts.
Virginia Loses 894 lb Summer Flounder
Virginia is transferring 894 pounds (406 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Massachusetts, reducing Virginia's 2026 quota to 2,434,000 lb (1,104,044 kg). This change is effective April 7, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and affects commercial fishers in Virginia.
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