Spearfish, Roundscale

Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water.
Billfish may be gutted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.
Anglers must report all recreational billfish landings. Report all non-tournament recreational Atlantic billfish landings to NMFS within 24 hours by calling 1-800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov.
You must report recreational landings of billfish in North Carolina by calling 1-800-338-7804.
You must report recreational landings of billfish in Maryland by calling 1-410-213-1531.
There is an annual U.S. landings limit of 250 Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish (combined). Landings updates and seasonal closures are posted at www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratoryspecies/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-landings-updates.
For complete HMS regulations contact NOAA Fisheries HMS Management Division at 1-301-427-8503 or visit www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species