Monkfish is managed jointly by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. The New England Council is the lead Council for the monkfish fishery management plan. Fishery management plan documents are hosted on the New England Council website.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is one of eight fishery management councils responsible for the management of marine fisheries in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone. The council develops management plans for twelve species of fish and species off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region.