# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2003 Specifications for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-05-12 · Effective 2003-06-11 · 68 FR 25305
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-11739
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 25305
- **Publication date:** 2003-05-12
- **Effective date:** 2003-06-11
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 021223329-3112-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues 2003 specifications for the Atlantic bluefish fishery, including total allowable harvest levels (TAL), state-by-state commercial quotas, and a recreational harvest limit and possession limit for Atlantic bluefish off the east coast of the United States. The intent of the specifications is to conserve and manage the bluefish resource and provide for sustainable fisheries.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/12/03-11739/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-2003-specifications-for-the-atlantic-bluefish-fishery)
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