Adjustment to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Recreational Daily Retention Limit for 2020
Summary
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limits for recreational fishermen. The changes apply to vessels with a Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling permit or an HMS Charter/Headboat permit when fishing recreationally.
The adjusted limits go into effect on May 2, 2020 and extend through December 31, 2020, unless modified by a later action. They apply in all areas except the Gulf of Mexico, where NOAA Fisheries does not allow targeted fishing for bluefin tuna.
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Type |
Default Retention Limit per Vessel per Day/Trip |
Adjusted Retention Limit per Vessel per Day/Trip |
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Private vessels with an HMS Angling permit |
1 school, large school, or small medium (27 to <73”) |
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Charter boats with an HMS Charter/Headboat permit fishing recreationally |
1 school, large school, or small medium |
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Headboats with an HMS Charter/Headboat permit fishing recreationally |
1 school, large school, or small medium |
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Visit our minimum size and bag limit page to view the current retention limits.