Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery
Summary
FISHERY: General Category Bluefin Tuna
CLOSED: October 24, 2024, 11:30 pm – November 30, 2024
REASON FOR CLOSURE:
Based on the best available landings information, the quota for the October through November time period is projected to be reached and exceeded 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.
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 24, 2024 through November 30, 2024. Previously-designated restricted-fishing days for the rest of the October through November time period will be waived when this closure takes effect.
RECREATIONAL:
Not affected by this closure.
When is the fishery reopening?
The General category bluefin tuna fishery will automatically reopen on December 1, 2024, with the default daily/trip retention limit of one fish per vessel per day or trip.