# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish; 2026 Illex Squid Quota Harvested

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary rule; possession limit adjustment. |
| Published | 2026-08-21 |
| Effective | 2026-08-23 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 648 |
| Summary | NMFS is closing the directed Illex squid fishery in Federal waters based on a projection that 96 percent of the 2026 domestic annual harvest (DAH) will be harvested. This closure is effective 0001 hour (hr) local time on August 23, 2026, through 2400 hr local time on December 31, 2026. This action is necessary to comply with the regulations implementing the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), and is intended to prevent the 2026 Illex squid annual catch limit from being exceeded. |
| Document number | 2026-17148 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17148/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-mackerel-squid-and-butterfish-2026-illex-squid-quota). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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