Open for CommentNOAA· National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationProposed Rule

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States: 2026 Chub Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Specifications

Introduced March 16, 2026Comment period ends April 16, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 28 daysDeadline: Apr 16, 2026

What This Means

This proposal sets the catch limits for three types of fish and seafood in the northeastern United States for 2026: chub mackerel, squid, and butterfish. Commercial and recreational fishermen, as well as seafood consumers, are affected because these limits determine how much of each species can be caught and sold. The limits matter because they aim to keep these fish populations healthy and sustainable while allowing the fishing industry to operate.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyNOAA · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Regulations.gov IDNOAA-NMFS-2025-0768-0001
IntroducedMarch 16, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 16, 2026

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