Summer flounder fishermen can use smaller nets in more places

US regulators are proposing to loosen rules on net sizes for commercial summer flounder fishing. This means fishermen will have more flexibility in the gear they use and where they can fish.

Fishing regulations often try to balance fish populations with the economic needs of fishermen. This change allows fishermen to use smaller mesh nets in areas where they previously couldn't, which could lead to catching more fish or different sizes of fish. It also means less gear restriction for an industry that often struggles with tight margins.