🐟Closure of Southern New England Trophy Fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern New England Area Trophy Fishery for 2025
Summary
NMFS closes the Angling category southern New England 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). The southern New England area trophy fishery is defined as south of 42[deg] N lat. and north of 39[deg]18' N lat. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
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The closure of the Angling category southern New England area trophy fishery directly impacts business owners and operators of HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat vessels, with enforcement from May 2025 through the end of the year. This regulation limits fishing opportunities and potential revenue.