U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook.

United States (U.S.) fishermen, participating in the Pacific albacore tuna fishery, are required to obtain a Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and/or a High-Seas Fishery Compliance Act permit. A requirement for the permits is to complete and submit logbooks documenting their daily fishing activities, including catch and effort for each fishing trip. Submissions must be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of a trip. The information obtained is used by the agency to assess the status of Pacific albacore stocks and to monitor the fishery. The agency also provides an electronic alternative to the hard copy form. Use of this electronic logbook is voluntary. There is a Privacy Act Statement on the Pacific HMS Web page.

The latest form for U.S. Pacific Highly Migratory Species Hook and Line Logbook. expires 2021-05-31 and can be found here.