New England Fish Quotas: Public Yawns Invited Online or In-Person
Published Date: 10/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on October 27-28, 2026, to set fishing limits for key fish species like haddock and pollock for 2027-2031. This affects fishermen and seafood businesses in New England, aiming to keep fish populations healthy while supporting the fishing economy. The meeting is hybrid, so anyone interested can join in person or online.
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SSC to recommend 2027–2031 catch limits
The Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will recommend overfishing limits (OFLs) and acceptable biological catches (ABCs) for fishing years 2027–2031 for specific stocks, including Gulf of Maine haddock, American plaice, pollock, Atlantic halibut, northern and southern red hake, northern silver hake, and southern whiting. If you are a New England fisherman or seafood business, these recommendations relate to the catch levels managers consider for 2027–2031.
Hybrid public meeting — in person and online
The SSC meeting on October 27–28, 2026, is hybrid: it will be held in person at the Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan (100 Boardman St., Boston, MA) and online via a webinar (registration link provided). Anyone interested, including fishermen and seafood business representatives, can attend in person or join the webinar.
Accessibility and auxiliary aid notice
The meeting site is physically accessible, and requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to Cate O'Keefe at 978-465-0492 at least 5 days before the meeting date. A recording of the meeting is available upon request under 16 U.S.C. 1852.
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