North Carolina Transfers Flounder Quota to New York for 2025
Published Date: 12/23/2025
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing part of its 2025 summer flounder fishing quota with New York to help both states make the most of their catch limits. This temporary change runs from December 22 to December 31, 2025, ensuring the fishery stays balanced and fair. Fishermen in both states should get ready for this quota update that helps keep the summer flounder fishery healthy and on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New York Gains 100,000 lb Quota
New York’s commercial summer flounder quota for 2025 increases by 100,000 pounds (45,359 kg). The revised 2025 New York quota is 822,157 lb (372,924 kg), effective December 22 through December 31, 2025, allowing New York fishermen to catch more summer flounder up to that new limit.
North Carolina Loses 100,000 lb Quota
North Carolina is transferring 100,000 pounds (45,359 kg) of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to New York, reducing North Carolina’s revised 2025 quota to 2,232,603 lb (1,012,692 kg). This change is effective December 22 through December 31, 2025, and means North Carolina fishermen have a smaller catch limit for 2025.
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