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Sustainably Managing Atlantic Fisheries
As a partnership of coastal states, we work together to protect essential marine species, ensuring vibrant fisheries, thriving communities, and resilient ecosystems, all through science-driven, cooperative management.
Meetings Calendar
Meetings Calendar
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Meeting today
ASMFC Offices, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201
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Thursday, August 27
Webinar
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Monday, August 31
Webinar
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Monday, August 31
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Our Programs
POLICY: Promoting Sustainable Fishing Practices for the Atlantic Coast
The goal of fisheries management is to balance sustainable harvests that support the fishing and seafood industries while safeguarding the productivity and health of marine ecosystems. Learn more about our management program, dive into species-specific information, and explore our Action Tracker that offers detailed insights into ongoing challenges, management discussions, and the steps being taken to address them. Discover how ASMFC’s law enforcement program upholds regulations to protect our fisheries.
SCIENCE: Providing Robust and Actionable Science to Inform Management Decisions
Sustainable management of fisheries relies on accurate and timely scientific advice. Find out more about how the Commission conducts rigorous stock assessments to guide sustainable fishing practices. Delve into our work on fish ageing, conserving fish habitat, tagging, resource surveys, and the integration of multispecies and ecosystem approaches.
DATA: Producing Dependable and Timely Marine Fisheries Data
Effective management depends on quality fishery-dependent data to inform stock assessments and fisheries management decisions. Learn how state, regional and federal partners work to ensure accurate catch, effort, and biological data on Atlantic coast recreational, for-hire, and commercial fisheries through the ACCSP.
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Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in fisheries management. You can explore current issues, ongoing discussions, and the actions being taken to address them.
Latest News & Resources
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Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden for Public Comment
Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery
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ASMFC Assessment Schedule
This spreadsheet outlines the upcoming ASMFC assessments, including dates, deadlines, and key milestones. Use it to keep track of scheduled evaluations and manage your involvement in fisheries management activities. — Revised August 2026
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Spot Stock Assessment Subcommittee Agenda — September 2026
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Spot Stock Assessment Subcommittee Agenda — August 2026
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Atlantic Coast Fisheries Infographic – 2023 Data
Graphic on the economic impact of Atlantic coast fisheries
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Meeting Summary and Motions from the Joint Meeting of the MAFMC & ASMFC Management Boards for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish — August 2026
The Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission’s (Commission) Management Boards for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish met jointly with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) August 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA to take action and discuss a number of issues. The summaries of those meetings follow.
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Atlantic Herring Eastern Maine Spawning Closure in Effect Starting August 28, 2026 through October 8, 2026
The Atlantic herring Area 1A (inshore Gulf of Maine) fishery regulations include seasonal spawning closures for portions of state and federal waters in Eastern Maine, Western Maine and Massachusetts/New Hampshire. The Commission’s Atlantic Herring Management Board approved a forecasting method that relies upon at least three samples, each containing at least 25 female herring in…
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ASMFC Stock Assessment Happenings
Upcoming Meetings for Atlantic Striped Bass Assessment Workshop, Cobia Methods Workshop, and Spot Stock Assessment Committee Planning Webinars Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s stock assessment staff, working in conjunction with state and federal stock assessment scientists, continue to make progress on a number benchmark stock assessments. Additionally, in the coming month,…
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