Rules for catching summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass are set for the next two years

The US government has approved new rules for recreational fishing of summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass for 2026 and 2027. These rules aim to keep catches at a sustainable level, preventing overfishing.

Every two years, the government sets specific limits on how many fish recreational anglers can catch. This document confirms those limits for the next two fishing seasons. It means that the rules for what you can keep, how big it has to be, and when you can fish are now locked in for a while.