Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery Closure
Summary
FISHERY: General Category Bluefin Tuna
CLOSED: December 10, 2022, 11:30 pm – December 31, 2022
REASON FOR CLOSURE: Quota is projected to be reached
PERMITS AFFECTED: Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and HMS
Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing
commercially for bluefin tuna.
RECREATIONAL: Not affected by this closure.
Commercial fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic Tunas General category or HMS
Charter/Headboat permit may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna from 11:30 p.m. December 10, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Why is the fishery closing?
Based on the best available landings information, the adjusted 50.1-mt quota for the December time period has been projected to be reached shortly.
Reporting
Atlantic Tunas General, Harpoon, and HMS Charter/Headboat category vessel owners are required to report all bluefin tuna retained or discarded dead within 24 hours of the landing(s) or end of each trip by:
- Accessing the HMS Permit Shop.
- Using the HMS Catch Reporting app.
- Calling (888) 872-8862 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.).