Council Meeting Set for Atlantic Herring Fishing Plans
Published Date: 5/4/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on May 21, 2026, to talk about rules for Atlantic herring and river herring fishing from 2027 to 2031. Fishermen, local communities, and seafood lovers will feel the impact as these decisions could change fishing limits and protect fish populations. The meeting is online and in Gloucester, MA, and could influence fishing rules and local economies for years to come.
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Atlantic Herring 2027–2031 Specs Discussed
On May 21, 2026, the Herring Committee will discuss Atlantic herring specifications for 2027–2031 and will forward recommendations to the full Council. If you are involved in New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), this discussion could lead to future Council actions that affect fishing rules for Atlantic herring.
River Herring and Shad Management Measures
The Committee will also discuss river herring and shad management measures at the May 21, 2026 meeting and may make recommendations to the Council. People and businesses fishing or managing river herring and shad in New England's EEZ may see future regulatory changes as a result of these recommendations.
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