NOAA restricts yellowtail flounder and closes a fishing program for the 2026 season
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is implementing two specific changes to how certain fish are caught in the Northeast United States for the 2026 fishing year.
Why it matters: These are administrative adjustments used to manage fish populations by limiting how many trips can target specific species and closing programs that are difficult to regulate effectively.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishermen in the Northeast United States targeting yellowtail flounder or haddock
This action was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register for full technical details before relying on these regulations.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document