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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.

Bluefin Tuna, Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Size and Catch Limits
Citation Size Requirements

 Bluefin tuna
 

King Mackerel, Kingfish
Scomberomorus cavalla
Size and Catch Limits
State Record
Citation Size Requirements

 King mackerel
 

Little Tunny, False Albacore, Spotted Bonito
Euthynnus alletteratus

 Little tunny
 

Skipjack Tuna, Albacore, Oceanic Bonito
Euthynnus pelamis

 Skipjack tuna
 

See more tuna/mackerel fish
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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