New England Fishery Council Webinar: Yawn-Worthy Herring Talk
Published Date: 3/21/2025
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on April 11, 2025, to discuss and update fishing rules for Atlantic herring for 2025-2027. This affects fishermen and businesses relying on these fisheries, with possible changes to catch limits and fishing seasons. The meeting will help set fair and science-based fishing plans to keep the fish population healthy and the industry thriving.
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Possible Atlantic Herring Catch Limit Changes
If you fish for Atlantic herring or run a business that relies on that fishery, the New England Fishery Management Council will consider revising catch specifications for fishing years (FY) 2025 and 2026, default specifications for FY 2027, and possible in-season adjustments. The Council is holding a public webinar on April 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. where these recommendations will be discussed and may be forwarded to the full Council for formal consideration.
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