SC_ATLANTIC
South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR
Permit requiredPermit required
- Vessel limit
- 1 total / vessel / day
- Minimum
- 27″ CFL (curved fork)
HMS Angling permit required. Follow federal Angling-category retention.
pelagic
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Premier winter/early-spring pelagic off NC Outer Banks (Hatteras/Oregon Inlet). Charter-driven Nov-Apr fishery. NMFS-managed Highly Migratory Species; legitimate recreational target in NC waters. Distinct from yellowfin/bigeye/blackfin.
In our regions
North Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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FEDERAL
Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC
Permit requiredPermit required
- Vessel limit
- 1 total / vessel / day
- Minimum
- 27″ CFL (curved fork)
HMS Angling permit required. Default: 1 BFT 27"-<73" CFL/vessel/day. Charter (up to 3) and Headboat (up to 6) permits allow more. 1 trophy (>=73") per vessel per year per region.
Northern vs Southern trophy areas managed separately.