North Pacific Council Schedules Virtual Crab Fishery Meeting
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding a virtual meeting from May 11-15, 2026, to discuss important updates and plans for managing crab fisheries in Alaska. Fishermen, communities, and seafood businesses will see potential changes in crab population models and fishing rules that could affect how much crab can be caught. This meeting helps keep crab fishing sustainable and supports the local economy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Crab Catch Rules May Change
The Council will meet May 11-15, 2026 to discuss proposed crab population models and fishing rules (including Tanner, Norton Sound red king, Eastern Bering Sea snow crab, Bristol Bay red king, St. Matthew blue king, and others). Fishermen, coastal communities, and seafood businesses in Alaska may see changes that could affect how much crab can be caught.
Virtual Meeting and Public Comment Access
The Crab Plan Team meeting will be held as a web conference May 11-15, 2026 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alaska Time) and can be attended online or by phone. Public comment letters are being accepted electronically at the meeting webpage (https://meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Details/5138).
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