# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2026 and 2027 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Recreational Management Measures
> **Rule** · Interim final rule. · Published 2026-04-30 · Effective 2026-04-30 · 91 FR 23178
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-08409
- **Category:** other
- **Species:** flounder
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 23178
- **Publication date:** 2026-04-30
- **Effective date:** 2026-04-30
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 260427-0113
## Abstract

NMFS approves and implements Federal management measures for the 2026 and 2027 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass recreational fisheries. This action implements management measures intended to allow these recreational fisheries to achieve, but not exceed, the recreational harvest target and thereby prevent overfishing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/30/2026-08409/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-2026-and-2027-summer-flounder-scup-and-black-sea-bass)
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