Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

06/09/2026

The Commission and ACCSP look forward to engaging as partners in NOAA’s Recreational Angler Partnership Improvement Directive (RAPID) enterprise. The goal of which is to transition the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) to a new co-designed data collection partnership among the states, interstate commissions, regional councils, and NOAA.

Over the next year, partners will work together to develop a framework to modernize and innovate recreational fisheries data collection through adaptable and transparent data collection processes. This framework will be a direct outcome of the partner-engaged workshops over the next several months.

Stay tuned for more information on regional workshops and how to get involved.

06/03/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of June 1st: Upcoming license-free fishing days in MD, new state record fish caught in NC, and saying "ah!" at the shrimp spa! Read the newsletter here!
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of June 1, 2026 Upcoming license-free fishing days in MD, new state record fish caught in NC, and saying "ah!" at the s

05/27/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of May 25th: Upcoming free fishing day in NH, horseshoe crab spawning in MD, and a humpback whale breaks the migration record! Read the newsletter here:
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of May 25, 2026 Upcoming free fishing day in NH, horseshoe crab spawning in MD, and a humpback whale breaks the migrati

05/21/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of May 18th: ASMFC releases new RFP, celebrating National Safe Boating Week, and new hints about the evolution of deep-sea fish! Read the newsletter here!
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of May 18, 2026 ASMFC releases new RFP, celebrating National Safe Boating Week, and new hints about the evolution of de

05/14/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of May 11: ASMFC Spring Meeting press releases, ACCSP FY2027 Request for Proposals released, and the devils hole pupfish's comeback! Read the newsletter here:
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of May 11, 2026 ASMFC Spring Meeting press releases, ACCSP FY2027 Request for Proposals released, and the devils hole p

04/30/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of April 17th: Upcoming ASMFC Spring Meeting on May 4-6, results of NOAA's Cooperative Research Summit, and new research on anglerfish lure evolution! Read the newsletter here:
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04/27/2026

📅 The ASMFC 2026 Spring Meeting is almost here! Join us May 4–6 in Arlington, VA (or tune in virtually).

📝 The final agenda and meeting materials are now posted, covering everything from Atlantic menhaden and tautog management to striped bass updates and more.

💻 Note: The webinar platform has recently changed—be sure to review the updated participant instructions before joining.

💬 Opportunities for public comment will be available throughout the meeting for those interested in sharing input.

👉 Visit the meeting page for info on how to watch, participate, and stay updated: https://asmfc.org/events/2026-spring-meeting/

04/22/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of April 20th: 2026 Lionfish Challenge expands in FL, celebrating top taggers for Citizen Science Month, and scientists unite to map and protect the Atlantic’s deep-sea corals! Read the newsletter here:
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of April 20, 2026 2026 Lionfish Challenge expands in FL, celebrating top taggers for Citizen Science Month, and scienti

04/15/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of April 13th: 2025 fisheries data are now available in the ACCSP Data Warehouse, SAMFC advisory group membership opportunities, and sei whales in New York Bight! Read the newsletter here:
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of April 13, 2026 2025 Fisheries data are now available in the ACCSP Data Warehouse, SAMFC advisory group membership op

03/18/2026

Atlantic Coast Fisheries News for the week of March 16: ASMFC releases its 2025 Annual Report, habitat restoration in FL, and how scientists tagged a blue whale from the air! Read the newsletter here:
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Email from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission News Updates for the Week of March 16, 2026 ASMFC releases 2025 Annual Report, habitat restoration in FL, and how scientists tagged a blue whale