2006 Long Range Sport fishing code of Ethics

To encourage responsible angling practices and promote a positive image of our sport, many long range vessels have adopted the following standards.

Minimum size for:

Yellowtail -- 28 inches

Dorado -- 28 inches

Grouper -- 28 inches - two total per angler

Yellowfin tuna -- 24 inches

Bluefin tuna -- 24 inches

Big eye tuna -- 24 inches

Albacore -- 24 inches

All sail fish and marlins (striped, blue, and black) will be released except in cases of obvious mortality.

All sharks will be released.

All Black Sea Bass will be released except in cases of obvious mortality.


Mexican fishing regulations allow a total limit of thirty fish on voyages of three days or more in length with no more than fifteen of any one species. Dorado are an exception with a total of six per voyage counting as fifteen towards your total limit of thirty. While the above listed size limits are not actual laws or regulations, we respectfully request your understanding and compliance with a vision of future fisheries in perspective. We encourage you to take responsibly and practice catch and release thereafter.


Good luck, good fishing, and thank you,

Tim Ekstrom
Captain/owner, M/V Royal Star