International trade · 05/08/2026

NMFS Closes Angling Category Gulf of Maine Area Fishery for Large Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in 2026

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Angling category Gulf of Maine area fishery for large, medium, and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna, also known as trophy fish, for the year 2026. This closure applies to recreational vessels permitted to fish for Highly Migratory Species (HMS) in the Gulf of Maine area.