Swordfish Results
Adjustment to the Swordfish General Commercial Permit Retention Limit
NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limits in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean regions, as shown in the table below. This action is effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021,…
Effective
Adjustment of 2020 Northern Albacore, North and South Atlantic Swordfish, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Reserve Category Quotas
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the 2020 baseline quotas for North Atlantic albacore tuna (northern albacore), North and South Atlantic swordfish, as well as the Atlantic bluefin tuna Reserve category. This action is based on the underharvest of 2019…
Effective
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Eis To Fish Longline Gear in the U.S. EEZ Under an Exempted Fishing Permit
NMFS announces its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, to analyze the potential short- and long-term impacts of the proposed action to issue an exempted…
Published
Adjustment of the Swordfish General Commercial Permit Retention Limit for July 1–December 31, 2020
The Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limits in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean regions have been adjusted according to the table below.
The default Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limit…
Effective
Adjustment of the Swordfish General Commercial Permit Retention Limit for January 1–June 30, 2020
The Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limits in the Northwest Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and U.S. Caribbean regions have been adjusted according to the table below.
The default Swordfish General Commercial permit retention limit…
Effective
Atlantic Swordfish Commercial Minimum Sizes and Retention Limits
Retention limits vary by permit type. Some permits also have different retention limits across regions. Additional requirements may be applicable. View the HMS Commercial Compliance Guide for details.
Permits without Regionally Determined…
Published
Adjustment of 2019 Northern Albacore, North and South Atlantic Swordfish, and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Reserve Category Quotas
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the 2019 baseline quotas for North Atlantic albacore tuna and North and South Atlantic swordfish, as well as the Atlantic bluefin tuna Reserve category. This action is based on the underharvest of 2018 adjusted U.S. quotas…
Effective
Atlantic Swordfish Recreational Minimum Sizes and Bag Limits
Bag limits vary by permit and vessel type. Additional requirements may be applicable. View the HMS Recreational Compliance Guide for details.
Updated bag limits
Permits
Vessels must have a valid HMS Angling or HMS Charterboat/Headboat permit to…
Published