Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance

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Gear Type

Rod and reel, and harpoon

Fishing Area

Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and right off Cape Cod shores

Season

June - November

Pounds Landed

118,200 - MA Landings in Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties ~ 2014

Bluefin Tuna

Bluefin Tuna

In June, the summer tourists begin to arrive on Cape Cod and so do the western Atlantic bluefin tuna, which annually head up to these waters from the Gulf of Mexico. New England commercial fishermen use artisanal harpoon and traditional rod-and-reel gear to bring in one fish at a time. The fish must be more than 73 inches; if they are more than 81 inches, they are considered a giant.

Where it Goes

A domestic market serves high-end restaurants throughout the Northeast and local fish markets; however, much is exported to Japan.
  • Who We Are
    • About
      • History
    • Staff
      • John Pappalardo
      • Melissa Sanderson
      • Holly Buddensee
      • Raymond Kane
      • George Maynard
      • Seth Rolbein
      • Doreen Leggett
      • Jennifer Bryant
      • Brigid Krug
      • Stephanie Sykes
    • Board of Directors
      • Nick Muto
      • Gwen Holden Kelly
      • Tim Linnell
      • Beau Gribbin
      • Eric Hesse
      • Greg Connors
      • Chuck Borkoski
      • Barry LaBar
      • Brian Sherin
      • Richard Banks
      • Greg Bilezikian
    • Fisheries
      • Atlantic Cod
      • Bay Scallops
      • Black Sea Bass
      • Bluefin Tuna
      • Bluefish
      • Conch
      • Dogfish
      • Lobster
      • Monkfish
      • Mussels
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  • Who We Are
    • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Fisheries
    • Careers
  • Our Work
    • Policy
    • Programs
    • Cape Cod Fisheries Trust
    • Scientific Research
  • Support Us
    • Donate Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Join the Alliance
    • Fisherman Membership
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    • Shop to Support
  • Events
    • Hookers Ball
    • Meet the Fleet
    • Special Events
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1566 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633
508-945-2432
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