Fish Folks Gather: Council Debates Whiting Limits and Prices
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on May 19, 2026, to talk about managing local fisheries, especially whiting and red hake. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities will see how new rules might affect fishing limits and prices. The meeting is both in-person and online, aiming to keep fishing sustainable while balancing economic impacts.
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New Rules Could Change Whiting, Red Hake Limits
The Council is meeting on May 19, 2026 to consider management actions for New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, focusing on whiting and red hake. Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities may see changes to fishing limits or prices if the Council recommends management alternatives or a specifications document/framework adjustment.
Council May Take Emergency Actions
The notice says the Council will limit formal action to the listed agenda but may take emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act for issues arising after the notice if the public is notified. Emergency actions could lead to rapid management changes affecting fishermen and seafood businesses.
Meeting Is In-Person, Webinar, and Recorded
You can attend the Council meeting in person at DoubleTree by Hilton, 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, or by webinar on May 19, 2026 at 9 a.m., and the meeting will be recorded with copies available on request. People with disabilities can request sign language or other aids by contacting the Council at least 5 days before the meeting.
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