Trawl Boats Banned from Cod Fishing in Alaska Gulf
Published Date: 9/2/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting now, boats using trawl gear in the Central Gulf of Alaska can’t fish specifically for Pacific cod. This rule helps keep the fish population healthy by making sure we don’t catch too many in 2025. Fishermen using these boats need to follow this to avoid fines and protect future fishing seasons.
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Trawl vessels banned from Pacific cod
Starting now, catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska may not fish directed for Pacific cod. This rule is to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) for Pacific cod, and fishermen who ignore it may face fines.
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