Zoom In: Tilefish Fishing Limits Meeting Set for April
Published Date: 3/7/2025
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Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on April 16, 2025, to review how blueline and golden tilefish fisheries are doing. They’ll use this info to set fishing limits and rules for 2026-2028, affecting both commercial and recreational fishers. This meeting helps keep fish populations healthy and fishing fair, with decisions that could impact fishing businesses and enthusiasts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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2026-2028 Tilefish Limits Under Review
If you fish for blueline or golden tilefish commercially or for fun, the Council will use Fishery Performance Reports to help set 2026–2028 blueline tilefish limits and to review 2026 golden tilefish catch and landings limits and management measures. The reports developed at this meeting will be considered by the Scientific and Statistical Committee, the Monitoring Committee, and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council when they make those decisions.
Accessibility: Sign Language Request Deadline
The webinar meeting on April 16, 2025 (2 p.m.–4 p.m. EST) is physically accessible and you can request sign language interpretation or other aids. To get these services, you must contact Shelley Spedden at the Council Office, (302) 526-5251, at least 5 days before the meeting date.
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