No More Perch in Alaska Gulf: Quota Reached Early
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Rule
Summary
Fishermen in the Western Gulf of Alaska can’t keep Pacific Ocean perch right now because the 2025 catch limit has been hit or will be soon. This rule helps protect fish populations and keeps the fishing fair for everyone. It starts immediately and means no money from catching these fish until the limit resets.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Retention Ban for Pacific Ocean Perch
If you fish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, you may not keep (retain) Pacific Ocean perch because the 2025 total allowable catch for that area has been or will be reached. The prohibition is effective immediately and means you will receive no money from catching Pacific Ocean perch until the catch limit resets.
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