Alaska Bans Dusky Rockfish Catch as Limits Hit Hard
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting now, fishermen can’t target dusky rockfish in the West Yakutat area of the Gulf of Alaska to keep the fish population safe and avoid going over the 2025 catch limit. This means fishing businesses in that area need to adjust their plans to follow the new rules. The goal is to protect the dusky rockfish so they’ll be around for years to come.
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West Yakutat Dusky Rockfish Ban
You cannot target (directed fish for) dusky rockfish in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska starting now. The rule was put in place to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch for dusky rockfish, so fishing businesses in that area must change their plans and fishing activities.
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