Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
Published Date: 2/9/2026
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Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Tilefish Committee is meeting on March 5, 2026, to talk about new rules for private recreational fishing permits and reporting. This affects anglers who fish for tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic region and could change how they track their catches. The committee will review feedback and suggest final decisions in April, so stay tuned for possible new fishing rules and reporting requirements.
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Possible New Tilefish Permit and Reporting
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Tilefish Committee will discuss a draft 'Private Recreational Permitting and Reporting Framework' on March 5, 2026. This could lead to new private recreational permit and reporting requirements for anglers who fish for tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic region, with the Committee potentially recommending preferred alternatives for Council review at the April 2026 meeting.
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