Gulf of Maine / Georges Bank
Population Abundance
Not depleted
Gulf of Maine / Georges Bank
Fishing Mortality
Overfishing not occurring
Southern New England
Population Abundance
Depleted
Southern New England
Fishing Mortality
Overfishing not occurring
Current Status
Stock status based on 2020 benchmark assessment. GOM/GB abundance and recruitment near record highs. Addendum XXVII (2023) aims to increase protection of spawning stock. SNE abundance and recruitment lowest on record. Benchmark assessment underway for both stocks.