Final rule · 2026-03504

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Revised 2026 Atlantic Mackerel Specifications

NMFS is adjusting the specifications for the 2026 Atlantic mackerel fishery to reflect the results of an updated mackerel management track stock assessment. This in-season action is intended to continue rebuilding the mackerel stock, help the mackerel fishery achieve optimum yield, and ensure that management measures are based on the best scientific information available.