Alaska Pollock Fishing Halted in Gulf Area Until September 2026
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting April 8, 2026, fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska is temporarily closed to keep the 2026 catch limits from being exceeded. This affects fishermen targeting pollock, who must stop directed fishing until September 1, 2026. The rule helps protect fish stocks and supports sustainable fishing without changing fees or costs.
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Pollock directed fishing closure, Area 630
You must stop directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska from 12:00 Alaska local time on April 8, 2026 until 12:00 Alaska local time on September 1, 2026. The closure is to prevent exceeding the 2026 A season allowance of pollock TAC for Area 630.
Directed allowance set; 200 mt incidental set-aside
NMFS establishes a directed fishing allowance of 12,114 metric tons of pollock for Statistical Area 630 and sets aside 200 metric tons as incidental catch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries for the 2026 A season. The total A season allowance cited for 2026 is 12,314 metric tons.
Incidental retention limits apply during closure
While the closure is in effect (April 8, 2026 through September 1, 2026), the maximum retainable amounts at Sec. 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip. This limits how much pollock you may keep as incidental catch on trips targeting other species.
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