New Jersey Shares Bluefish Quota with North Carolina for Fair Fishing
Published Date: 12/30/2025
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New Jersey is sharing 50,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish quota with North Carolina to help balance fishing opportunities. This temporary change runs from December 29 to 31, 2025, letting North Carolina catch a bit more bluefish while keeping the total catch fair and sustainable. Fishermen in both states should get ready for this quick but important swap!
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
North Carolina Gains 50,000 lb Quota
If you fish commercially in North Carolina, New Jersey transferred 50,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish quota to North Carolina, raising North Carolina's 2025 commercial bluefish quota to 1,472,012 lb (667,693 kg). This temporary adjustment is effective December 29, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
New Jersey Loses 50,000 lb Quota
If you fish commercially in New Jersey, New Jersey transferred 50,000 pounds of its 2025 bluefish quota to North Carolina, lowering New Jersey's 2025 commercial bluefish quota to 182,630 lb (82,840 kg). This temporary adjustment is effective December 29, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
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