Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery Through November 30, 2025

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., October 7, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Previously designated restricted-fishing days for the rest of the October through November time period will be waived when this closure takes effect.

Reason for Closure

Based on the best available landings information, the General category October through November 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.

Recreational permits are not affected by this closure as the recreational bluefin tuna fishery is currently closed.