Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer From Rhode Island to North Carolina
Key claim: Rhode Island is shifting part of its 2026 commercial bluefish catch quota to North Carolina, so North Carolina boats may land more bluefish this year and Rhode Island boats less.
Abstract
(Rule · Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) NMFS announces that the State of Rhode Island is transferring a portion of their 2026 commercial bluefish quota to the State of North Carolina. This quota adjustment is necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2026 commercial bluefish quotas for Rhode Island and North Carolina.
Why this matters
Rhode Island is shifting part of its 2026 commercial bluefish catch quota to North Carolina, so North Carolina boats may land more bluefish this year and Rhode Island boats less.