New England Council Sets June Meeting on Cod Rules
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on June 10, 2026, to discuss fishing rules for key fish like cod, haddock, and flounder in New England waters. Fishermen, recreational anglers, and coastal communities will see updates that could affect fishing limits and seasons for 2027 and beyond. This meeting helps set fair and sustainable fishing plans to protect fish stocks and support the fishing industry.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
2027 Groundfish Catch Specifications
If you fish commercially or depend on the commercial fishing industry in New England, the Council will discuss FY2027 specifications for Georges Bank cod and Georges Bank haddock, FY2027–FY2028 specifications for GB yellowtail flounder, and FY2027–FY2031 specifications for seven groundfish stocks. These decisions could change fishing limits and seasons for 2027 and beyond following the June 10, 2026 meeting.
U.S./Canada Total Allowable Catches
The Council will consider FY2027–FY2028 U.S./Canada total allowable catches (TACs) and modifications to southern windowpane flounder accountability measures at the June 10, 2026 meeting. Changes to TACs or accountability measures could alter how much of certain species U.S. fishermen are allowed to catch.
Recreational Measures for Gulf of Maine Stocks
Recreational anglers and stakeholders will receive updates on the recreation demand model and decision support tool used for Western Gulf of Maine cod and Gulf of Maine haddock and will discuss planning for fishing year 2027 measures during the June 10, 2026 meeting. These planning steps could lead to changes in recreational seasons or bag limits for 2027.
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