Alaska Fishermen Told: Stop Catching Pacific Perch Now
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Rule
Summary
Fishermen in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska can’t fish for Pacific ocean perch right now. This rule helps keep the fish population healthy by making sure we don’t catch too many in 2025. It’s all about protecting the ocean and making sure there’s plenty of fish for the future!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Ban on Pacific Ocean Perch Fishing
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch. This means commercial fishermen and fishing businesses operating in the West Yakutat District cannot target Pacific ocean perch under this rule.
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