The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will host a stakeholder workshop on September 23–24, 2026, to discuss recreational sector separation options for the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish fisheries. Additional details are available at the link below.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is one of eight fishery management councils responsible for the management of marine fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. The council develops management plans for twelve species of fish and species off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region.