Mid-Atlantic Council Sets Summer Meeting Agenda
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings from June 16-18, 2026, to review and update fishing rules and reports that affect fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities. They’ll discuss fish population reports, fishing limits for tilefish, and ecosystem health to keep fishing sustainable and fair. You can join in person or online, and these decisions could impact fishing seasons and quotas over the next few years.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Review of 2027 Golden Tilefish Rules
If you are a commercial or recreational fisherman or a seafood business owner, the Council will review the 2027 Golden Tilefish specifications and management measures on June 17, 2026 and may recommend changes. The agenda item says the Council will review previously adopted 2027 specifications and recommend changes if necessary.
Adopt 2027–2029 Blueline Tilefish Specs
The Council will review recommendations and adopt specifications for blueline tilefish for 2027 through 2029, and may review and revise related commercial and/or recreational measures during the June 17, 2026 meeting. The agenda item says they will 'Adopt specifications for 2027-2029' and 'Review and revise 2027-2029 commercial and/or recreational measures if needed.'
Scup Winter I Framework Decisions
On June 17, 2026 the Council will review preliminary analysis for the Scup Winter I Framework and will 'Adopt range of alternatives for further development.' If you fish scup commercially or recreationally, the Council is taking formal steps to develop possible management options.
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