Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Results
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Recreational Bag Limits
Bag limits for bluefin tuna vary by permit, vessel type, fish size, and region.
Updated bag limits
Additional requirements may be applicable. View the HMS Recreational Compliance Guide for details.
Regardless of the permit type, bluefin tuna…
Effective
07/07/2024
Closure of Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery for June–August Subperiod
The bluefin tuna General category fishery is closed for the June–August subquota period effective 11:30 p.m. on August 9, 2019. The fishery will reopen on September 1, 2019.
Based on the best available landing information, we project that…
Effective
07/07/2024
Closure of Bluefin Tuna Harpoon Category Fishery for 2019
The bluefin tuna Harpoon category fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m. on August 8, 2019. The closure will remain in effect for the remainder of the 2019 fishing year.
Based on the best available landing information, NOAA Fisheries projects…
Effective
07/07/2024
Transfer of 15 mt to Bluefin Tuna Harpoon Category for 2019
NOAA Fisheries has transferred 15 mt to the Harpoon category Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota is 91 mt for the 2019 fishing season. The adjusted Reserve…
Effective
07/07/2024
Transfer of 30 mt to Bluefin Tuna Harpoon Category for 2019
NOAA Fisheries has transferred 30 mt to the Harpoon category Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category. With this transfer, the adjusted Harpoon category quota is 76 mt for the 2019 fishing season. The adjusted Reserve category…
Effective
07/07/2024
Adjustment to Bluefin Tuna General Category Daily Retention Limit to One Fish for June–August Subquota Period
Beginning July 11, 2019, Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) General category permit holders and authorized HMS Charter/Headboat category vessels fishing commercially can retain one BFT measuring 73” or greater per vessel per day/trip. This adjusted limit…
Effective
07/07/2024
Closure of Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Northern Area Trophy Fishery
The bluefin tuna Angling category northern area trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m. on June 27, 2019, through December 31, 2019.
Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the subquota of 1.8 mt for…
Effective
07/07/2024
Closure of Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Mexico Trophy Fishery
The bluefin tuna Angling category Gulf of Mexico trophy fishery is closed effective 11:30 p.m. on May 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019.
Based on the best available landings information, NOAA Fisheries has determined that the subquota of 1.8 mt…
Effective
07/07/2024
Amendment 13 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan: Bluefin Management Measures
NOAA Fisheries explored management options with a focus on:
Refining the Individual Bluefin Quota Program.
Reassessing share distribution and allocation of bluefin tuna quotas, including the potential elimination or phasing out of the Purse…
Published
07/07/2024