# Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Interim 2020 Recreational Measures
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; interim measures; request for comments. · Published 2020-02-28 · Effective 2020-02-28 · 85 FR 11863
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-03523
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 11863
- **Publication date:** 2020-02-28
- **Effective date:** 2020-02-28
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 200214-0057
## Abstract

This temporary rule implements interim recreational management measures for the 2020 Atlantic Bluefish Fishery to prevent overfishing. This action is necessary to constrain recreational harvest at the start of the fishing year while final 2020 measures are developed and implemented. These measures are expected to help ensure the long-term recovery and sustainability of the bluefish stock.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/02/28/2020-03523/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-interim-2020-recreational)
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