Fishing for Large Pelagic Species from Maine

All vessels fishing recreationally for Atlantic tunas, sharks, swordfish and billfish must have an Atlantic HMS Angling permit. Find out more at www.hmspermits.gov.
General large pelagic information from NOAA
General shark information from NOAA
Highly migratory species information from NOAA

Important Phone Numbers

NMFS Enforcement Hotline...................................... 800-853-1964
NMFS tuna information............................................ 978-281-9260
Atlantic tunas or HMS charter/headboat permits..... 888-872-8862 (www.hmspermits.gov)
NMFS Northeast Infoline.......................................... 978-281-9278
HMS Infoline............................................................ 800-894-5528
Coast Guard Hotline................................................ 800-SAVE-FISH