North Carolina transfers summer flounder fishing quota to Massachusetts
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The National Marine Fisheries Service is updating the commercial fishing limits for summer flounder in the Northeast. As part of this update, North Carolina is transferring a portion of its allotted catch limit for the 2026 fishing year to Massachusetts.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative adjustment that changes how much fish certain commercial fleets are allowed to catch under existing management rules.
Who it affects
- Commercial fishermen in North Carolina
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should consult the Federal Register for official quota numbers before making business decisions.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document