Daily Retention Limits are Temporarily Increased for the Recreational Bluefin Tuna Fishery NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the daily retention limit for the recreational fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna. From June 21 through July 21, 2004, vessels in the Angling Category are permitted to retain two bluefin tuna (27-73″ length) per day/trip, while vessels in the Charter/Headboat category are permitted to retain three bluefin tuna (27-73″ length) per day/trip. In addition, the Angling category trophy fishery for large medium and giant bluefin (measuring 73″ or greater) is open in all areas, with a retention limit of one fish per vessel per year. All bluefin landed must be reported within 24 hours of landing to the
Subsequent adjustments to the daily retention limits, if any, will be announced through publication in the Federal Register. In addition, permit holders may visit our website, www.nmfspermits.com or call the Atlantic Tunas Information Line at (888) 872-8862 for updates on quota monitoring and retention limit adjustments. For further information contact Brad McHale by telephone at 978-281-9260 or
Br*********@no**.gov
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Daily Retention Limits are Temporarily Increased for the Recreational Bluefin Tuna Fishery
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the daily retention limit for the recreational fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna. From June 21 through July 21, 2004, vessels in the Angling Category are permitted to retain two bluefin tuna (27-73″ length) per day/trip, while vessels in the Charter/Headboat category are permitted to retain three bluefin tuna (27-73″ length) per day/trip. In addition, the Angling category trophy fishery for large medium and giant bluefin (measuring 73″ or greater) is open in all areas, with a retention limit of one fish per vessel per year.
All bluefin landed must be reported within 24 hours of landing to the
www.nmfspermits.com website or by calling (888) 872-8862. If landed in the states of North Carolina or Maryland, the bluefin must be checked into a reporting station prior to offloading. Information on reporting requirements in North Carolina can be obtained by calling (800) 338-7804, and in Maryland by calling (410) 213-1531.Subsequent adjustments to the daily retention limits, if any, will be announced through publication in the Federal Register. In addition, permit holders may visit our website,
www.nmfspermits.com or call the Atlantic Tunas Information Line at (888) 872-8862 for updates on quota monitoring and retention limit adjustments. For further information contact Brad McHale by telephone at 978-281-9260 orBr*********@no**.gov
.