Fishery Council Discusses Haddock Limits in Online Meeting
Published Date: 1/6/2026
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on January 20, 2026, to talk about fishing rules for cod and haddock in the Gulf of Maine. This meeting affects recreational fishers and aims to set smart, fair fishing limits for 2026. The Council will use advice from this meeting to help protect fish stocks while keeping fishing fun and sustainable.
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Webinar on 2026 Cod and Haddock Limits
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on January 20, 2026 at 9 a.m. to discuss recreational fishing measures for Western Gulf of Maine cod and Gulf of Maine haddock for fishing year 2026. The panel will develop recommendations that may be forwarded to the full Council for formal consideration and action.
Accessibility: Sign Language Available
The meeting location is physically accessible and people needing sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids can request them by contacting the Council at (978) 465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting date. This helps people with disabilities participate in the webinar and related in-person activities.
Meeting Recording Available on Request
The webinar will be recorded and, consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852, a copy of the recording is available upon request. Anyone who cannot attend the January 20, 2026 meeting can request the recording for review.
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