Atka Mackerel Fishing Halted: Bering Sea Break Time
Published Date: 10/14/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting October 9, 2025, fishing boats in the Bering Sea and Eastern Aleutian District have to stop catching Atka mackerel because they’ve hit their 2025 limit. This temporary closure helps protect the fish and keeps the fishing fair for everyone involved. The rule lasts until the end of 2025 and mainly affects trawl fishing vessels in the area.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Directed Fishing Closed for Atka Mackerel
If you operate a trawl limited access vessel in the Bering Sea subarea and Eastern Aleutian District, directed fishing for Atka mackerel is prohibited from 1200 hours A.l.t. on October 9, 2025 through 2400 hours A.l.t. on December 31, 2025 because the sector reached its 2025 directed fishing allowance of 3,386 metric tons.
Retention Limits Apply During Closure
While the Atka mackerel directed fishing closure is in effect, vessels are subject to the maximum retainable amounts specified at Sec. 679.20(e) and (f) at any time during a trip, restricting how much Atka mackerel may be kept as bycatch.
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