# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2012 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-27 · Effective 2012-05-29 · 77 FR 25100
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-10242
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 25100
- **Publication date:** 2012-04-27
- **Effective date:** 2012-05-29
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 120201086-2418-02
## Abstract

NMFS issues final specifications for the 2012 Atlantic bluefish fishery, including an annual catch limit, total allowable landings, a commercial quota and recreational harvest limit, and a recreational possession limit. This action establishes the allowable 2012 harvest levels and other management measures to achieve the target fishing mortality rate, consistent with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/27/2012-10242/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-2012-atlantic-bluefish)
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