Tuna Limits

August 27, 2009

Question: I will be heading out with some friends on their boat to fish for tuna but we are not sure of the limits. I remember they used to be unlimited, but I think limits were put on them not too long ago. (Rob A.)

Answer: Since 2007, tuna have had bag and possession limits. For albacore, the bag and possession limit is 10 fish south of Point Conception (Santa Barbara) and 25 fish north of Point Conception. Bluefin tuna have a 10 fish limit statewide. There is no limit on skipjack tuna. For yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and any other other tunas, the limit is 10 (CCR T-14 Section 28.38.)