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Additional Information
Regulation Boundary:
NC North Carolina State WatersRequired License(s):
Eligible for NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament managed by Division of Marine Fisheries.Edibility:
Fair, but may contain high levels of mercury.
Synonyms:
Atlantic sailfishIstiophorus albicansSailfish landed in North Carolina must be reported at state operated reporting stations. Prior to removal from vessel, all billfishes, swordfish and bluefin tuna must be reported to NC HMS reporting stations. You must report recreational landings of billfish in North Carolina by calling 1-800-338-7804.
Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water.
Federal Highly Migratory Species permit required in state or federal waters; call 1-978-281-9370.
Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water.
Federal Highly Migratory Species permit required in state or federal waters; call 1-978-281-9370.
OpenSeasons
1Bag Limit
63"Min Size
LJFMeasurement
