North Carolina Shares Flounder Quota With Virginia Neighbors
Published Date: 7/16/2026
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing part of its 2026 summer flounder fishing quota with Virginia to help both states make the most of their catch limits. This change starts July 15 and lasts through the end of the year, making sure the fishery stays fair and balanced. Fishermen in both states will see updated quotas, keeping the summer flounder fishery on track and thriving.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Virginia Gains Summer Flounder Quota
Starting July 15, 2026 and running through December 31, 2026, Virginia’s 2026 commercial summer flounder quota increases by 12,719 lb (5,769 kg). The revised Virginia quota is 2,433,727 lb (1,103,920 kg); this transfer was made by mutual agreement with North Carolina to repay landings under safe harbor agreements.
North Carolina Loses Summer Flounder Quota
Starting July 15, 2026 and running through December 31, 2026, North Carolina is transferring 12,719 lb (5,769 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Virginia. The revised North Carolina quota is 2,907,006 lb (1,318,596 kg); the transfer was requested to repay out‑of‑state landings made under safe harbor agreements.
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