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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		 blueftun.JPG - 9.67 K
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


All fish illustrations by Duane Raver, Jr. from the book
Fisherman's Guide Fishes of the Southeastern United States

E-mail Richard.Davis@ncmail.net for information on the use of these images.

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