| Description | The purposes of this chapter are to manage the recreational harvest of bluefish and to establish a commercial quota system for Virginia bluefish landings, in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, to prevent overfishing. |
| State Authority | ยง 28.2-201 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Benjamin Foster / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 |
| Email Address: | Benjamin.Foster@mrc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (757)247-2200 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit Increase
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Final | Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pertaining To The Taking Of Bluefish | Final | Stage withdrawn on 11/24/2025 prior to submitting for AG review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2022 Filed | Pending | |