North Carolina Lends Flounder Quota to Massachusetts
Published Date: 7/21/2026
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Summary
North Carolina is sharing part of its 2026 summer flounder fishing quota with Massachusetts to help both states meet their fishing goals. This change starts July 20, 2026, and lasts through the end of the year, making sure the total fish catch stays fair and balanced. Fishermen in both states will see updated limits, keeping the summer flounder fishery healthy and on track.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
North Carolina Loses 5,000 lb Quota
North Carolina is transferring 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to Massachusetts, reducing North Carolina's 2026 quota to 2,902,006 lb (1,316,328 kg). This change is effective July 20, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and applies to commercial summer flounder fishermen in North Carolina.
Massachusetts Gains 5,000 lb Quota
Massachusetts receives 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg) of additional 2026 commercial summer flounder quota from North Carolina, increasing Massachusetts' 2026 quota to 1,046,297 lb (474,592 kg). This adjustment takes effect July 20, 2026, and remains in place through December 31, 2026, affecting commercial summer flounder fishermen in Massachusetts.
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