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n. - Small dark-colored whale of the Atlantic coast of the United States; Female salmon that has recently spawned; Large dark-colored food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America.

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  • Bluefish, weakfish and blackfish are also abundant.
  • White Rock, a particularly good local fishing ground for blackfish.
  • Powers finds 24 blackfish in the livewell, one under the legal limit.
  • It's to make it easier to set out blackfish traps and clean the boat.
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