Big Boats Told to Pot-Luck Elsewhere for Cod
Published Date: 3/13/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting now, big fishing boats 60 feet or longer using pot gear can’t fish for Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. This rule helps keep the 2025 catch limits from being broken, protecting fish and fishermen alike. If you’re a big boat operator, you’ll need to plan your fishing carefully to avoid penalties.
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Big Pot Vessels Banned From Pacific Cod
If you operate a catcher vessel 60 feet (18.3 meters) or longer using pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI), you are prohibited from directed fishing for Pacific cod starting now. This action is to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC). You will need to plan your fishing carefully to avoid penalties.
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