2025-05739Rule

Alaska Pollock Season Hits Pause for Fish Population Health

Published Date: 4/3/2025

Rule

Summary

Fishermen who catch pollock in the Gulf of Alaska’s Statistical Area 620 need to pause their fishing for now. This rule stops fishing early to keep the 2025 pollock catch from going over the limit. It helps protect fish stocks and keeps the fishing season on track without extra costs or delays.

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Pollock fishing closed in Area 620

If you fish for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska, you must stop directed fishing for pollock now. NMFS put this pause in place to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC); the action is intended to protect fish stocks and keep the 2025 fishing season on track without extra costs or delays.

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Key Dates

Published Date
4/3/2025

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