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Marine Fisheries

Fish Identification

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries' Guide to 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.

Bluefin Tuna Tuna Thunnus thynnus Size and Catch Limits Citation Size Requirements Detailed information
King Mackerel Kingfish Scomberomorus cavalla Size and Catch Limits State Record Citation Size Requirements Detailed information
Little Tunny False Albacore, Spotted Bonito Euthynnus alletteratus Detailed information
Skipjack Tuna Albacore, Oceanic Bonito Euthynnus pelamis Detailed information

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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.

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NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Marine Fisheries - Tuna Mackerel 1

Marine Fisheries

Fish Identification

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries' Guide to TUNA/BONTIO/MACKEREL FISH

Bluefin Tuna

King Mackerel

Little Tunny

Skipjack Tuna

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