Alaska Pollock Fishing Halted Until Fall to Save Fish Stocks
Published Date: 4/3/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting April 1, 2026, fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska is temporarily closed to keep the catch within safe limits. This affects fishermen targeting pollock, who must stop directed fishing until September 1, 2026, helping protect the fish population and support other fisheries. The closure ensures the 2026 pollock catch limit isn’t exceeded, balancing fishing opportunities and conservation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pollock Fishing Closed in Area 620
If you fish for pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska, directed fishing is closed from 1200 hrs A.l.t. April 1, 2026 through 1200 hrs A.l.t. September 1, 2026. The Regional Administrator set a directed fishing allowance of 46,310 metric tons and closed the fishery to avoid exceeding the A season allowance of 46,510 mt; 200 mt are set aside as incidental catch.
Incidental Catch Set-Aside Supports Other Fisheries
NMFS set aside 200 metric tons of the 2026 A season pollock TAC in Statistical Area 620 as incidental catch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries, helping those fisheries continue operations while preventing the pollock A season allowance of 46,510 mt from being exceeded.
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