Monkfish

Monkfish are managed jointly by the New England and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Councils. Harvest is primarily controlled through limited access permits, daily trip limits, and a days at sea (DAS) system that control effort to limit catch.

The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) is the lead Council for the monkfish fishery management plan. Please visit the NEFMC’s Monkfish Page for additional information, FMP documents, and upcoming meetings regarding monkfish management.

Staff Contacts

• Jason Didden, (302) 526- 5254

Related Pages

• Committee

• Advisory Panel

• Related Meetings

• NOAA Fisheries Monkfish Profile

• e-CFR for Monkfish Fishery Regulations

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