catch-limit · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2022-07-01 · Effective 2022-06-29 · 87 FR 39383
Document
Document number
2022-14142
Federal Register citation
87 FR 39383
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
catch-limit
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2022-07-01
Effective date
2022-06-29
NOAA docket
Docket No. 180117042-8884-02
Abstract
NMFS closes the Angling category northern area fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) (i.e., "trophy" fish measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater). This closure applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally for BFT. This action is necessary because landings data indicate the Angling category northern area trophy BFT subquota of 1.8 mt has been reached and exceeded.