Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Management Plan
Report Updates
Report Run on: 2026-08-06
For data reported through: 2026-08-05
Quota Period: 2026
Quota period dates: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
For data reported through: 2026-08-05
Quota Period: 2026
Quota period dates: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Summary Table
| Species | Bushels | Quota (Bushels) | Percent of Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURFCLAM | 839,898 | 3,400,000 | 24.7% |
| OCEAN QUAHOG | 1,224,458 | 5,333,000 | 23.0% |
| MAINE MAHOGANY QUAHOG | 3,508 | 100,000 | 3.5% |
Data are provided by the Northeast Region/Analysis and Program Support Division of NOAA Fisheries These figures are based on dealer/processor shellfish reports and may be preliminary Maine bushels have been converted to standard bushels for the ‘Ocean Quahog’ data but remain in Maine bushels for the ‘Maine Quahog’ data.
The data used to produce this report are the best available to NOAA Fisheries at the time the report was generated. Data for this report are primarily from data received through various NOAA Fisheries data collection programs, which include data from our partner organizations, such as: Vessel Monitoring Systems; Vessel Trip Reports; Dealer Purchase Reports; and the Northeast Fisheries Observer Program. As part of its data quality assurance/quality control program, NOAA Fisheries routinely audits and corrects data, which may lead to differences between quota monitoring reports.