New England Anglers Face a Cod and Haddock Rules Discussion
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public webinar on November 12, 2026, to discuss new rules for recreational fishing of cod and haddock in the Gulf of Maine. This meeting affects recreational fishers and aims to update fishing limits based on recent data, helping protect fish populations while supporting fishing fun. Decisions made here could shape fishing rules and seasons, so anglers should pay attention!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Webinar on recreational cod/haddock rules
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar on November 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST where the Groundfish Recreational Advisory Panel will review 2025 and preliminary 2026 recreational fishing data and draft alternatives for Framework Adjustment 74 (Western Gulf of Maine cod and Gulf of Maine haddock). The Panel will recommend preferred alternatives to the Groundfish Committee, and those recommendations may be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action.
Accessibility: sign language and aids available
The meeting site is physically accessible and you can request sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids by contacting Cate O'Keefe at (978) 465-0492 at least 5 days before the November 12, 2026 meeting.
Meeting recording available on request
The meeting will be recorded and a copy of the recording is available upon request consistent with 16 U.S.C. 1852. You can request the recording after the meeting for review.
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