# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule, 2004 specifications · Published 2004-08-06 · Effective 2004-09-07 · 69 FR 47798
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-18050
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 47798
- **Publication date:** 2004-08-06
- **Effective date:** 2004-09-07
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 040507144-4213-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues 2004 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/2004/08/06/04-18050/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery)
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