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Marine Fisheries

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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries' Guide to What's Catching

TUNA/BONTIO/MACKEREL FISH
 

Please see NCDMF Recreational Fishing Guide for more information on Size/Catch Limits on Tuna and Mackerel.
Also NOTE: Bluefin, Bigeye, and Yellowfin Tuna catches are regulated by NMFS and require Federal Permit.

Albacore

Tuna
Thunnus alalunga
Detailed information

 

 Albacore

Atlantic Bonito

Bonito
Sarda sarda
Detailed information

 

 Atlantic bonito

Bigeye Tuna

Tuna
Thunnus obesus
Size and Catch Limits
State Record
Citation Size Requirements
Detailed information

 

 Bigeye tuna

Blackfin Tuna

Tuna
Thunnus atlanticus
State Record
Detailed information

 

 Blackfin tuna

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All fish illustrations by Duane Raver, Jr. from the book Fisherman's Guide: Fishes of the Southeastern United States
Email Steve.Mehan@ncdenr.gov for information on the use of these images.
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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