Fish Quota Meeting Scheduled; Fishermen Not Amused
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar on July 20, 2026, to review and possibly update fishing limits for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. This affects commercial and recreational fishers who rely on these species. The meeting will help set fair catch limits for 2027 to keep fish populations healthy and fishing sustainable.
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Commercial catch limits may change
If you earn income from commercial fishing, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet via webinar on July 20, 2026 to review and could change the 2027 commercial annual catch limits, annual catch targets, commercial quotas, and commercial measures for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Any recommended changes could affect how much your business is allowed to catch and sell in 2027.
Recreational harvest limits may change
If you fish recreationally, the Council's webinar on July 20, 2026 will review and could change the 2027 recreational annual catch limits and recreational harvest limits for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass. Any recommended changes could affect how many fish you can legally keep or catch during recreational trips in 2027.
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