# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Gulf of Maine Area Trophy Fishery for 2023
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2023-08-09 · Effective 2023-08-05 · 88 FR 53812
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-16993
- **Category:** seasonal-closure
- **Region:** new england
- **Species:** bluefin
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 53812
- **Publication date:** 2023-08-09
- **Effective date:** 2023-08-05
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 220919-0193
## Abstract

NMFS closes the Angling category Gulf of Maine area fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). 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/2023/08/09/2023-16993/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries-closure-of-the-angling-category)
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