New England Fishery Council to Set Scallop Catch Rules for 2027 at November 17 Boston Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council will hold a public hybrid meeting in Boston on November 17, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Its Scallop Joint Committee and Advisory Panel will pick final preferred options for scallop catch and fishing limits for 2027 and, by default, 2028. Any recommendations will go to the full Council, which will decide whether to act on them.
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What does it mean?
This meeting decides the rules for how many scallops can be caught in federal waters for the next two years. Fishing boats and scallop permit holders are most directly affected by the outcome. The meeting is only a step; the full Council must still decide whether to adopt the recommendations.
Who is affected?
Scallop fishing vessels and permit holders operating in federal waters off New England.