Fisheries Management – Northeast Skate Complex

Current understanding

NMFS sets annual catch limits and specifications for the Northeast skate complex, which includes skate wing (food) and bait fisheries in the Northeast US EEZ. The 2026 rule (with projected 2027–2028 specifications) increases trip possession limits based on updated scientific assessments, aimed at aligning harvest opportunity with stock status while maintaining accountability measures.

Evidence log

• 2026-05-14 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans: cross-connection with fisheries-management-new-england: The Northeast Skate Complex FMP is one of the NEFMC-managed plans that would be affected by the Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment’s standardized administrative provisions. (novelty: 2)

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