North Carolina Transfers Summer Flounder Quota to Massachusetts for 2026
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a change to the 2026 commercial fishing quotas for summer flounder. North Carolina is giving a portion of its allocated catch limit to Massachusetts.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update. It ensures that the official quota records match the agreements between the two states. It has no impact on the total amount of fish that can be caught in the region, only on which state holds the right to catch a specific portion of it.
Who it affects
- Commercial summer flounder fishermen in Massachusetts
This information comes from a Federal Register notice by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; readers should check the original document for specific tonnage figures.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document