# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment. · Published 2018-04-26 · Effective 2018-04-26 · 83 FR 18230
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-08783
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 18230
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-26
- **Effective date:** 2018-04-26
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 150121066-5717-02
## Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category and the HMS Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainder of 2018, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. NMFS is adjusting the Angling category BFT daily retention limit from the default of one school, large school, or small medium BFT to two school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for private vessels with HMS Angling category permits; and to three school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip for vessels with HMS Charter/Headboat permits when fishing recreationally. These retention limits are effective in all areas, except for the Gulf of Mexico, where NMFS prohibits targeted fishing for BFT.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/26/2018-08783/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries)
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