The Pemarco Blackfish, commonly known as the tautog (Tautoga onitis), is a stout-bodied, dark-colored fish native to the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the eastern coast of North America. Renowned for its firm, white flesh and challenging fight, the tautog is a prized catch among recreational anglers and supports a modest commercial fishery. The top countries harvesting Pemarco Blackfish are the United States, especially in the states of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, where both commercial and recreational fishing are well established. Canada also records minor landings, primarily in the southern Atlantic provinces. The fishing industry for tautog is tightly regulated due to the species’ slow growth and late maturity, with strict size and bag limits to ensure sustainability. The United States leads in both catch volume and management efforts, making it the principal country associated with Pemarco Blackfish fisheries.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.