# 2026-02276: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska

2026-02276, Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, is a Federal Register rule from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-02-04, effective 2026-02-03 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02276
- Title: Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5093
- Published: 2026-02-04
- Effective: 2026-02-03
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

Starting February 3, 2026, catcher vessels using trawl gear can fish for Pacific cod again in the Central Gulf of Alaska to make sure they catch their full share for the season. This temporary change helps avoid wasting fishing opportunities and runs through June 10, 2026. Fishermen should act fast and can share their thoughts by February 19, 2026.

## Abstract

NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent the underharvest of, and to achieve the full use of, the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

## Effects PRIA read

- Reopening Pacific Cod Trawl Fishery: benefit, high. Starting February 3, 2026, catcher vessels using trawl gear may again fish for Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska through June 10, 2026. The A season allowance for these vessels is 3,508 metric tons, and about 3,477 metric tons remained as of February 5, 2026. NMFS reo…

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## Sources
- [2026-02276 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/04/2026-02276/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-catcher-vessels-using-trawl-gear)
- [2026-02276 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-04/pdf/2026-02276.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02276 (as of 2026-06-11).