NOAAFinal Rule
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Summer Flounder Fishery; 2025 Commercial Quota Harvested for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Summary
This regulation announces that Massachusetts has caught its allowed amount of summer flounder fish for 2025, so commercial fishing for this species is now closed in that state. Summer flounder is an important food fish, and the government sets yearly catch limits to ensure the fish population stays healthy for future generations.
Key Points
- 1Massachusetts commercial fishermen have reached the 2025 quota (allowed catch limit) for summer flounder
- 2Commercial fishing for summer flounder is now prohibited in Massachusetts waters until the next fishing season
- 3This limit helps prevent overfishing and keeps the summer flounder population sustainable
- 4Recreational fishing may still be allowed under separate rules and limits
- 5This rule affects fishing businesses and seafood suppliers in Massachusetts
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial fisherman in Massachusetts, this means you cannot legally harvest summer flounder for the remainder of 2025, which impacts your income and business operations until the quota resets next year.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesConsumersWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
November 7, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 648
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (NOAA-NMFS-2024-0117)
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer From North Carolina to New Jersey
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From New Jersey to North Carolina
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer from New York to North Carolina
NOAAAgriculture
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer from North Carolina to New York
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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