Virginia Borrows Flounder Quota From North Carolina
Published Date: 6/18/2026
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing part of its 2026 summer flounder fishing quota with Virginia to help both states meet their fishing goals. This change starts June 17, 2026, and lasts through the end of the year, making sure the fishery stays balanced and fair. Commercial fishers in both states will see updated limits, keeping the summer flounder fishery healthy and on track.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Virginia Gains 496 lb Summer Flounder
On June 17, 2026, North Carolina transferred 496 pounds (225 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Virginia. That change raises Virginia's 2026 commercial quota to 2,421,008 lb (1,098,151 kg) through December 31, 2026, which can allow Virginia commercial fishers to catch slightly more summer flounder during 2026.
North Carolina Loses 496 lb Quota
Beginning June 17, 2026, North Carolina transferred 496 pounds (225 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Virginia, reducing North Carolina's 2026 commercial quota to 2,919,725 lb (1,324,365 kg) through December 31, 2026. That reduction means North Carolina commercial fishers have a slightly lower allowable catch for summer flounder in 2026.
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