Alaska Cod Goes from Trawl to Hook-and-Line in Quota Jiggle
Published Date: 10/13/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting October 13, 2026, some Pacific cod that wasn’t caught by trawl fishing boats in the Western Gulf of Alaska will be shared with boats using hook-and-line and pot gear. This switch helps make sure the total allowed catch for 2026 is fully used, benefiting fishermen with different gear types. The change lasts until the end of 2026 and aims to keep the fishing fair and efficient without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Hook-and-line and pot vessels gain quota
If you fish with hook-and-line gear, your Pacific cod quota in the Western Gulf of Alaska increases by 250 metric tons (mt) to a total of 341 mt. If you fish with pot gear, your Pacific cod quota increases by 400 mt to a total of 2,880 mt. These changes take effect on October 13, 2026 and last through December 31, 2026.
Trawl vessels lose part of their quota
If you operate a trawl catcher vessel, your Pacific cod quota in the Western Gulf of Alaska is reduced by 550 metric tons to 1,956 mt. If you operate a trawl catcher/processor, your quota is reduced by 100 mt to 57 mt. These reductions are effective October 13, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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