New York gets more summer flounder, North Carolina gets less

North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to New York. This means New York fishermen can catch more flounder next year, and North Carolina fishermen must catch less.

Fishing quotas are usually set at the federal level, but states can trade them. This small transfer shows how states manage their fishing industries. It also means that local economies in New York will see a slight boost from more fishing, while North Carolina will see a slight reduction.