New England Council Meets on Future Herring Fishing Rules
Published Date: 5/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on May 20, 2026, to talk about rules for Atlantic herring and river herring fishing from 2027 to 2031. Fishermen, local communities, and seafood businesses could see changes in fishing limits and management. This meeting helps decide how to keep fish populations healthy while supporting the fishing economy.
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Atlantic Herring Limits: 2027–2031
If you fish for Atlantic herring or run a seafood business that depends on herring, you could see changes to catch limits and management for the 2027–2031 period. The Herring Advisory Panel will discuss including Atlantic herring specifications for 2027–2031 and may make recommendations to the full Council that could lead to formal action.
River Herring and Shad Management Measures
If you are a fisherman, member of a coastal community, or run a seafood business, the Council will consider management measures for river herring and shad that could change how those stocks are fished or regulated. The Advisory Panel will discuss river herring and shad management measures and may forward recommendations to the Atlantic Herring Committee and full Council.
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