NOAA Finalizes 2026 Groundfish Catch Limits for Gulf of Alaska Fishers
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
Starting April 1, 2026, commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Alaska’s groundfish fishery get their official 2026 rockfish catch shares. This update helps fishing groups plan and boost their earnings by clearly setting who gets what. The changes last through the end of 2026 and make sure everyone follows the new fishing rules smoothly.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
2026 Rockfish Cooperative Allocations Posted
If you are a commercial fisherman or a member of a Gulf of Alaska cooperative, NMFS posted the official 2026 Rockfish Program cooperative allocations effective 1200 A.l.t. April 1, 2026 through 1200 A.l.t. December 31, 2026. The rule lists numeric allocations by cooperative and species—for example, Gulf of Alaska Best Use Cooperative (CP) gets Pacific Ocean Perch 9,544.93, Northern Rockfish 1,300.08, and Dusky Rockfish 1,971.90, while the Rockfish Program Entry Level allocation includes Pacific Ocean Perch 5, Northern Rockfish 5, and Dusky Rockfish 50.
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