18 Apr 2025
⚓2025 Regulations for Northeast Skate Fishery Management
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Skate Complex; 2025 Specifications
Summary
NMFS is finalizing specifications for the 2025 Northeast skate fishery. This action is necessary to implement previously projected 2025 allowable harvest levels for the skate fishery that prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The final rule establishes specific management measures and allowable harvest levels for the Northeast skate fishery, impacting compliance requirements for fishery businesses. The unchanged catch limits for the 2025 fishing year mean businesses must adhere to these limits directly affecting operational planning and economic outcomes.