Fishing for Large Pelagic Species from Maine

Illustrations by Roz Davis Designs, courtesy of the DMR Recreational Fisheries program and the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund

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 shark information from NOAA
Coastal shark information from ASMFC
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

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.