Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2026
seasonal-closure · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2026-01-14 · Effective 2026-01-13 · 91 FR 1461
Document
Document number
2026-00580
Federal Register citation
91 FR 1461
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
seasonal-closure
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2026-01-14
Effective date
2026-01-13
NOAA docket
Docket No. 220919-0193
Abstract
NMFS closes the Angling category southern area fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.