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Final 2021 and Projected 2022-2026 Specifications for the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries

Final Rule |
New England
Mid-Atlantic

Overview

Fishery Management
Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Management Plan
Fishing Type
Commercial
Affected Species
Action Status
Final Rule
Effective
06/14/2021
Point of Contact
Laura Hansen, (978) 281-9225

Summary

NOAA Fisheries is setting 2021 and projecting 2022-2026 commercial harvest quotas for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs. The final quotas, which have remained unchanged since 2004, are:

  • Atlantic surfclams: 3.4 million bushels
  • Ocean quahogs: 5.36 million bushels
  • Maine ocean quahogs: 100,000 Maine bushels

In addition, the Atlantic surfclam minimum size limit will be suspended for the 2021 fishing year, as it has been every year since 2005. There is currently no minimum size for ocean quahogs.

Federal Register

Bulletins

2021-2026 Specifications for the Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries

Effective June 14, 2021 NOAA Fisheries is finalizing management measures for 2021-2026 for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries.
May 12, 2021 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on 05/12/2021