### Question
How does the law define stock of fish?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1802*, **stock of fish** is defined as:

> a species, subspecies, geographical grouping, or other category of fish capable of management as a unit

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

