Summer Flounder Quota Moves From Virginia to New Jersey
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The National Marine Fisheries Service has approved a transfer of 13,488 pounds of summer flounder commercial fishing quota from Virginia to New Jersey. This updates the 2026 allocation for both states. Virginia’s quota drops to 2,420,512 pounds, and New Jersey’s rises to 2,109,868 pounds.
Why it matters: This is an administrative adjustment to keep the fishing limits in sync with actual catch activity. It ensures that the quota system tracks accurately after a vessel used a temporary landing allowance. The change is narrow and applies only to the commercial summer flounder fishery along the Northeast coast.
Who it affects
- Commercial summer flounder fishermen in Virginia and New Jersey
This action was published by the National Marine Fisheries Service in the Federal Register; check the original document for the full regulatory text and effective date details before relying on it.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document