In recent seasons, cobia have become a not-so-uncommon summer visitor in New Jersey and New York, with fish reported as far north as Massachusetts. The ASMFC is seeking to reduce the cobia harvest by 15.9%. Recent (2021 – 2023) recreational harvest in the northern region has averaged 62,832 fish, which exceeds the northern region allocation of 52,825 fish. ASMFC is therefore requiring the northern region to implement regulations that reduce harvest by 15.9% to achieve the harvest target. All states in the northern region must implement the same size and possession limits.