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Bluefish
(Pomatomidae)

Market Names: Amikiri, Okisuzuki, Tailor

Is It Wild or Farmed? Bluefish is wild caught.

Where is it fished? Bluefish is a migratory species that can be found throughout the Gulf of Mexico as well as on the East Coast of the United States. The Bluefish The Lobster Place procures is landed primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Long Island and New Jersey.

How is it fished? According to NOAA, recreational landings account for the majority of the Bluefish catch. The species is fished commercially primarily through the use of hook and line and gillnets.

Where does The Lobster Place Source it? The Lobster Place procures Bluefish through vendors in the New Fulton Fish Market in the Bronx as well as distributors like Blue Bay Seafood and Atlantic Coast Seafood.

Is it sustainable? Bluefish population levels are considered to be high due to good fisheries management and high population growth over the last few decades.  There is a slight concern about by-catch of other marine mammals through the use of gillnets.  However, gillnets used in Bluefish fishing are generally small resulting in lower marine mammal by-catch rates.  The majority of Bluefish are caught using hook and line techniques, which has relatively low levels of associated by-catch.

For more information, visit the following sites:

NOAA - Bluefish

Blue Ocean Institute - Bluefish

Monterey Bay Aquaritum - Bluefish

What is the flavor/texture profile? Rich in Omega-3's; sweet, pleasant full flavor & soft texture.

How do I Cook it?

Bluefish Ceviche w/ Red Onion, Cilantro & Hot Pepper Flakes

Broiled Bluefish w/ Oranges, Red Onion & Pistachio Nuts

Three Peppered Bluefish