Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery

FISHERY: General category

CLOSED: September 18, 2025, 11:30 p.m., local time – September 30, 2025

REASON FOR CLOSURE: Based on the best available landings information, the General category September subquota is projected to be reached shortly

PERMITS AFFECTED: Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for bluefin tuna.

Commercial fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic Tunas General category or Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permit may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna from 11:30 p.m., September 18, 2025 through September 30, 2025. Previously-designated restricted-fishing days for the rest of the September time period will be waived when this closure takes effect.

RECREATIONAL: Not affected by this closure as the recreational bluefin tuna fishery is currently closed.