North Carolina Lends Flounder Quota to New York Fishermen
Published Date: 9/16/2025
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing some of its 2025 summer flounder fishing quota with New York to keep things fair and follow the rules. This means New York can catch a bit more summer flounder next year, while North Carolina will catch a bit less. Fishermen in both states should get ready for these changes before the 2025 fishing season starts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New York Commercial Fishers Get More Quota
If you fish commercially for summer flounder in New York, New York will be allowed to catch a portion more of the 2025 commercial summer flounder quota because North Carolina is transferring part of its 2025 quota to New York. New York fishers should prepare for a larger 2025 quota before the 2025 fishing season starts.
North Carolina Commercial Fishers Lose Quota
If you fish commercially for summer flounder in North Carolina, North Carolina will have a smaller commercial summer flounder quota for 2025 because it is transferring a portion of its 2025 quota to New York. North Carolina fishers should prepare for a reduced 2025 quota before the 2025 fishing season starts.
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