New England Fish Council Calls for Monkfish Input
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding five meetings from April 27 to May 11, 2026, to hear ideas on improving monkfish and skate fishing. Fishermen, local communities, and seafood lovers can share their thoughts to help shape future fishing rules. The Council will review all comments in June and December 2026 to plan better fishing management for 2027, aiming to keep fish stocks healthy and fishing fair.
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Public scoping meetings for monkfish and skate
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding five scoping meetings from April 27 through May 11, 2026 (locations in Portland ME; New Bedford MA; Riverhead NY; Manahawkin NJ; and a May 11 webinar) to collect ideas on improving the monkfish and skate fisheries. The Council will review comments in June 2026 and again in December 2026 to help set 2027 work priorities, and the Mid-Atlantic Council will receive the scoping summary in August 2026.
Public comment deadline and submission methods
You may submit written comments on monkfish and skate fishery improvements by Monday, May 18, 2026. Mail comments to Cate O'Keefe at 50 Water Street, Mill #2, Newburyport, MA 01950 (mark the envelope "Monkfish and Skate Fishery Improvements Scoping Comments") or email them to [email protected].
Accessibility and auxiliary aid requests
The meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to Cate O'Keefe at 978-465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting date. This ensures people with disabilities can ask for assistance to attend or participate.
Meeting recordings available on request
The public meetings will be recorded and, consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Anyone who could not attend can request the recording after the meeting.
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