Tuna boil

[Jachang]

anybody else seen the boil around shrewsbury rock? Potential tuna 5 miles!

[jakesdad]

WE had one come out of the water today 2 1/2 miles out off of Long Branch.
Probably 300 - 400 lbs. Also some Whale activity also.

[Detour66]

The water is very clean. So far I have seen sharks, Tunas, Rays and Whales! And they are in close! Tight Lines!

[O'Man]

So let's say a boat without a tuna permit lands one while in state waters. Does it need to be released? I assume once in federal waters it must be released. I also cannot imagine it would be much fun to convince an authority you caught the tuna in state waters, even if you really did.

[Gerry Zagorski]

You need a permit to retain a Tuna inside or outside of state waters

[O'Man]

Got it, ok to fish in state waters but not keep. Thanks.

Q Do I need a recreational permit to fish for or land tunas, sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish?

A:Yes, vessel owners/operators who recreationally fish for or retain regulated Atlantic tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, albacore, and skipjack), sharks, swordfish, and billfish in Atlantic Federal waters, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, must obtain an HMS Angling category permit or a HMS Charter/Headboat permit. However, General category vessels may fish recreationally for HMS so long as they are participating in a registered recreational HMS tournament and fishing under tournament rules. Vessels fishing exclusively in state waters are required to obtain the HMS Angling permit if they wish to keep their regulated tunas (bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, skipjack, and albacore). Vessel owners/operators should check their state regulations regarding the retention of sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish in state waters. Permit holders who recreationally fish for or retain sharks must also obtain a Shark Endorsement on their HMS permit.