NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — September 17, 2012 — The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries announced this week that the 2012 commercial bluefish quota is approaching its limit. This year's commercial quota, 692,986 pounds, is projected to be harvested by the end of the day Sept. 18. The commercial bluefish fishery will then close at midnight, officials said.
From Sept. 19 through Dec. 31 it will be unlawful for commercial fishermen to land or possess bluefish, and for seafood dealers to purchase bluefish from Massachusetts commercial fishermen. The recreational bluefish fishery remains open with a limit of 10 fish per angler, the DMF said in a news release.
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