Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of America Trophy Fishery
FISHERY: Angling Category Gulf of America Trophy Bluefin Tuna.
CLOSED: May 21, 2026, 11:30 pm – December 31, 2026
REASON FOR CLOSURE: Based on the best available landings information, the Gulf of America trophy subquota has been reached and exceeded.
PERMITS AFFECTED: Highly Migratory Species Angling category permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permitted vessels fishing recreationally in the Gulf of America.
Recreational fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling category or Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permit (while fishing recreationally) may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna (i.e., measuring 73 inches curved fork length or greater) in the Gulf of America from 11:30 p.m. May 21, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
COMMERCIAL: Not affected by this closure.
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