Chief5130 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 If you haven't heard yet there are new Bluefish Regulations from Maine to Florida. Former Regulations were at 15 fish per person, no size limit or seasonal restrictions. Scientist have reported Bluefish Overfishing. Although their "Stocks" remain good, continued Overfishing, both Recreational and Commercial will put the "Stocks" at an unacceptable level. The various NMFS Regions along with the 3 Regional Councils discussed three options. A Minimum Size at 14 inches, Seasons and Bag Limits. After discussing all options and/or a combination of some, they came up with a 3 Fish per person Recreational Limit or 5 Fish per person on Party, Head or Charter Boats. They felt that Size restrictions would have favored the North where fish are bigger. Any possible Seasonal Restrictions would also favor the North, because the South has Bluefish over a longer period of time and therefore penalized. These are Federal Regulations, BUTTTTT it is expected that all States will adopt them for State Waters. So Folks 3 fish per person (5 for Head and Charter boats) for 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWoodham Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Do Floridians eat bluefish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Not this one, makes good fertilizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Better than nothing.but Blues were very much in short supply in NE this summer. We have usually seen many gator blues in 17-20lb class,not this yr. Winner of LIS tournament was less than 20lbs and most entries were under 15lbs. Love catching the big ones,and release them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Bluefish are similar to mullet, keep them cold and eat them fresh, they are pretty good table fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 10:36 AM, Bamaskeet said: Bluefish are similar to mullet, keep them cold and eat them fresh, they are pretty good table fair. Blackend Bluefish its great, only when very fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I have a friend that will make a dip with blue fish but that is the only guy I know who will keep one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Fresh fried (soaked in milk/ice) or smoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I don't keep Blues, I have been told that you need to bleed them right after catching and icing the fillets. Smoked to be a favorite way to eat Blue fish. Not me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 They make a great smoked fish dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest4reds Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 My son's favorite fish, not sure why. They do have less of an oily/fishy taste when bled immediately after catch. I fry them every time and we don't keep more than one at a time, basically for my son to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 Its a fact that oily fish make a better smoked fish spread than less "flavorful" fish. True for macks, anyway. My Florida roots wont let me try a blue, but it seems like the further north you go, the more common the eating of them is. Maybe cokd water makes em less nasty . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 8:27 AM, whichwaysup said: Its a fact that oily fish make a better smoked fish spread than less "flavorful" fish. True for macks, anyway. My Florida roots wont let me try a blue, but it seems like the further north you go, the more common the eating of them is. Maybe cokd water makes em less nasty . . . Like everything care/prep is key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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