Federal Regulators Reallocate 700 Metric Tons of Atka Mackerel
Published Date: 10/16/2026
Rule
Summary
NMFS is shifting 700 metric tons of unused Atka mackerel from the incidental catch allowance to the Amendment 80 cooperative in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands to make sure all the fish allowed for 2026 get caught. This change affects fishing groups in the area and runs from October 16 to December 31, 2026. It helps fishermen maximize their catch without going over limits, keeping the fishery fair and efficient.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Amendment 80 Cooperative Gets 700 mt
NMFS moved 700 metric tons (mt) of Atka mackerel from the BS/EAI incidental catch allowance to the Amendment 80 cooperative for 2026. The Amendment 80 allocation for the BS/EAI becomes 33,519 mt, and this reallocation is effective October 16 through December 31, 2026.
Incidental Catch Allowance Reduced to 100 mt
The incidental catch allowance (ICA) of Atka mackerel for the BS/EAI is reduced by 700 mt from 800 mt to 100 mt for 2026 due to the reallocation. This reduction is effective October 16 through December 31, 2026 and affects the trawl limited access sector and the non-trawl gear sector in the BS/EAI.
Jig Gear Allocation Set to 0 Percent
For 2026, NMFS set the jig gear allocation of Atka mackerel to 0 percent after subtraction of the CDQ reserve and ICA. This decision is part of the 2026 harvest specifications and applies through December 31, 2026.
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