29 Sep 2025
🎣2025 Scup Fishery Quota Adjustment Impacts Northeastern Fisheries
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Adjustment to the 2025 Winter II Quota
Summary
NMFS adjusts the 2025 Winter II commercial scup quota and per- trip Federal landing limit. This action is necessary to comply with regulations implementing Framework Adjustment 3 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan that established the rollover of unused commercial scup quota from the Winter I to the Winter II period. This notification informs the public of the quota and trip limit changes.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation adjusts the 2025 Winter II commercial scup quota and trip limits, affecting profitability for fishery businesses. Companies will need to comply with new quotas and limits, impacting operational planning and revenue potential.