Increase in the Commercial Scup Quota and Possession Limit for the 2025 Winter II Period

Effective October 1, to December 31, 2025

As authorized by the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, we are transferring 1,047,723 lb of unused quota from the Winter I commercial scup fishery to the Winter II fishery. This results in a revised Winter II commercial scup quota of 4,162,331 lb. 

We are also increasing the commercial scup possession limit for the Winter II season to 15,000 lb, per trip (from 12,000 lb), based on the amount of quota being rolled over from Winter I to Winter II.

When state and federal possession limits are different, fishermen with both state and federal permits are required to abide by the more restrictive of the two.

For more details, read the Federal Register notice that filed today, and the Permit Holder Bulletin on our website.

Questions?

Industry: Matthew Rigdon, Regional Office, 978-281-9336

Media: Contact GARFO Public Affairs