Alaska Sablefish Fishing Season Sets New Hook Dates
Published Date: 3/18/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting March 20, 2025, fishermen using fixed gear can catch sablefish under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) and Community Development Quota (CDQ) programs until December 7, 2025. This change affects those who fish sablefish in Alaska’s waters and aligns the season with the commercial halibut fishery dates. It helps keep fishing fair and organized, with no new fees or costs announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Sablefish IFQ/CDQ Season Dates
If you fish sablefish in Alaska using fixed gear under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) or Community Development Quota (CDQ) programs, the directed fishing season is open from 1200 hours Alaska local time on March 20, 2025, until 1200 hours Alaska local time on December 7, 2025.
Season Aligned With Halibut Dates
The sablefish IFQ and CDQ season period is set to be the same as the 2025 commercial halibut fishery opening dates adopted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), though the specific hours differ.
No New Fees or Costs Announced
The rule opens the sablefish directed fishery under IFQ and CDQ for the specified dates and states there are no new fees or costs announced in connection with this action.
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