New York Shares Bluefish Quota with North Carolina Fishermen
Published Date: 12/23/2025
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New York is sharing 100,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish catch quota with North Carolina to help balance fishing opportunities this year. This temporary change runs from December 22 to December 31, 2025, letting North Carolina catch more bluefish while keeping the total catch fair and sustainable. Fishermen in both states will feel the impact as they adjust to the new limits.
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North Carolina Gains 100,000 lb Quota
If you are a commercial fisherman in North Carolina, New York transferred 100,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish quota to North Carolina. This temporary transfer is effective December 22 through December 31, 2025, raising North Carolina's 2025 bluefish quota to 1,422,012 lb (645,014 kg).
New York Loses 100,000 lb Quota
If you are a commercial fisherman in New York, the State transferred 100,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish quota to North Carolina. This temporary change is effective December 22 through December 31, 2025, leaving New York's 2025 bluefish quota at 377,518 lb (171,239 kg).
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