# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Southern Area Trophy Fishery for 2023
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2023-02-24 · Effective 2023-02-22 · 88 FR 11820
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-03861
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 11820
- **Publication date:** 2023-02-24
- **Effective date:** 2023-02-22
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220919-0193
## Abstract

NMFS closes the southern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). The southern area trophy fishery is defined as south of 39[deg]18' N lat., and outside of the Gulf of Mexico. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/24/2023-03861/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-closure-of-the-angling-category)
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