NOAA Posts Preliminary Atlantic BAYS Tuna Landings Through November 2025

NOAA Fisheries published preliminary landings estimates on December 29, 2025, for the U.S. commercial Atlantic BAYS tuna fisheries covering bigeye, Atlantic northern albacore, skipjack and yellowfin through November 30, 2025. The update provides cumulative totals in metric tons and pounds whole weight and compares 2025 landings to prior periods, with separate landings tables also posted through October 31 and September 30.

The headline figures for January 1 through November 30, 2025 are: bigeye tuna at 196.0 metric tons (432,169 lb), northern albacore at 103.7 mt (228,707 lb) which is about 12 percent of the 2025 quota listed at 889.4 mt, yellowfin at 595.0 mt (1,311,836 lb), and skipjack at 1.5 mt (3,268 lb). These totals are preliminary and drawn from dealer reports and other available information, and do not include discards.

Preliminary status means late reports can change totals. Reporting from some subregions, notably the Caribbean, may be delayed; those delayed submissions can alter regional tallies and season timing. NOAA notes its process for updating quotas and will continue to monitor catch rates and take in-season actions if needed. The update also reiterates dealer and vessel reporting responsibilities for the commercial fleet.

For operators and dealers the practical implications are immediate. Verify that dealer and vessel reports are filed and accurate to avoid undercounting or late adjustments that could affect quota calculations. Track the posted landings tables regularly; yellowfin’s relatively large share of the landings through November suggests heavy pressure on that stock this year, while northern albacore remains well below the listed quota and skipjack landings are negligible. Expect managers to use these data points when considering in-season measures to prevent quota overruns or to tighten regional controls.

Community planning benefits from treating these figures as a working snapshot rather than final totals. Use the posted tables to compare your own logs against dealer submissions, watch for delayed regional updates, and prepare for potential management responses if catch rates accelerate. NOAA will continue to update the landing tables as reports arrive, and monitoring them is a practical step for anyone running trips, managing quota exposure, or handling commercial dealer obligations.