Contribute to the 2026 Management Track Fishery Stock Assessments

We are seeking input from our regional assessment partners, including the fishing industry (commercial and recreational), state agency scientists, academic researchers, and interested members of the public to help guide development of our next Management Track Assessments.

Specifically, we are looking for on-the-water observations or data sets on topics such as distribution, stock health, fishing dynamics and management, and the role these stocks play in the ecosystem. 

There are two ways to participate:

• Attend our virtual meeting on February 26, 2025. 
• Submit your comments using the community input form. This form is open February 3, 2025 through April 30, 2025 for the June 2026 Management Track stocks.

June 2026 Management Track Stocks

• Atlantic herring 
• Butterfish
• Georges Bank Atlantic cod 
• Georges Bank haddock 
• Longfin inshore squid 
• Ocean quahog 

Questions?

Contact: Brian Hooper, NEFSC assessment process lead