Massive bluefin tuna catches halted at NC pier after officials step in, manager says

'Insane law calls for insane protest': Anglers licensing floaties to fish massive bluefin

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — Bluefin tuna, massive fish known to grow more than 10 feet in length, are typically found in deeper waters of the Atlantic Ocean. But for a few special days this month, anglers along the shores of North Carolina's Outer Banks were able to flock to piers and catch the otherwise-rare bluefin tuna. That was until recently, when a NOAA law enforcement officer notified Jennette's Pier last week that it's illegal for shore-bas…

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North Carolina Wildlife Officials Shut Down Outer Banks Bluefin Tuna Pier Fishing After Some Monster Catches

bluefin tuna caught and being weighed next to boat after fishing trip Death, taxes, and wildlife officials shutting down the fishing when the bite is at its hottest… Those are the three certainties in life, or at least that’s how people recently catching Outer Banks bluefin tuna off a pier in Nag’s Head must’ve felt. Last week on TikTok I started to see videos of people reeling in huge bluefin tuna from a fishing pier. Apparently, the fish showe…

‘Insane law calls for insane protest’: Anglers licensing floaties to fish bluefin legally

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — Shore-based anglers are protesting fines and regulations on bluefin tuna fishing from land after a NOAA law enforcement officer notified Jennette's Pier last week that it is illegal for its customers to do so. Massive bluefin tuna catches halted at NC pier after officials step in, manager says A representative with Fishing Piers, an information and advocacy group, said they shouldn't be on the hook for what ends up…

Massive bluefin tuna catches halted at NC pier after officials step in, manager says

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WNCN) – For a few special days in April, fishing enthusiasts flocked to a pier along North Carolina's Outer Banks for a rare chance at catching bluefin tuna, huge fish usually found in much deeper parts of the Atlantic Ocean. But, the bluefin fun at the pier is over – government officials have ordered no more fishing for bluefin tuna at the site, according to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. The big tuna began showing up at the pie…

Massive bluefin tuna catches halted at North Carolina pier after officials step in, manager says

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WNCN) – For a few special days in April, fishing enthusiasts flocked to a pier along North Carolina's Outer Banks for a rare chance at catching bluefin tuna, huge fish usually found in much deeper parts of the Atlantic Ocean. But, the bluefin fun at the pier is over – government officials have ordered no more fishing for bluefin tuna at the site, according to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. The big tuna began showing up at the pie…