NOAA Fisheries is closing the Mid-Atlantic Scallop Access Area to all federally permitted limited access general category scallop vessels effective 0001 hr, on October 2, 2019.
We are announcing the closure of the Directed Federal Illex Squid Fishery. Illex squid landings are limited to 10,000 lb per day. Effective August 21, 2019, through December 31, 2019.