North Carolina Gifts New Jersey Flounder Quota Blitz
Published Date: 12/30/2025
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing 125,000 pounds of its 2025 summer flounder fishing quota with New Jersey to help both states meet their fishing goals. This temporary change runs from December 29 to December 31, 2025, making sure the total fish catch stays fair and balanced. Fishermen in both states should get ready for this quick but important quota swap!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Jersey gains 125,000 lb quota
If you fish commercially in New Jersey, the State received an extra 125,000 pounds of summer flounder for 2025. The revised 2025 commercial quota for New Jersey is now 1,595,098 lb (723,524 kg). This temporary transfer is effective December 29, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
North Carolina transfers 125,000 lb away
If you fish commercially in North Carolina, your State’s 2025 summer flounder commercial quota was reduced by 125,000 pounds. The revised 2025 commercial quota for North Carolina is now 2,107,603 lb (955,993 kg). The transfer is effective December 29, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
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