5 AAC 34 — King Crab Fishery (Article 1 to 14)

In addition to the reporting requirements in 5 AAC 39.130 and 5 AAC 34.075, the commissioner may require an owner or operator of a vessel validly registered to fish in the commercial king crab fishery in Registration Area A to report to a local representative of the department th…

Notes 5 AAC 34.145 Repealed 6/30/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

(a) The following waters of Section 11-A are closed to the taking of red king crab: (1) the waters north of a line from Marmion Island Light to the easternmost tip of Point Salisbury at 58º 12.50' N. lat., 134º 13.75' W. long., and enclosed by a line from Outer Point on Douglas I…

Within 24 hours following the closure of Registration Area A to the taking of a specified species of king crab, all vessels with that species on board must arrive at a processing facility and remain until offloading of crab is complete, unless the vessel is otherwise in complianc…

Registration Area D has as its western boundary the longitude of Cape Suckling (144° W. long.), and as its southern boundary a line extending seaward from the western tip of Cape Fairweather at 58° 47.89' N. lat., 137° 56.68' W. long. to the intersection with the seaward limit of…

Registration Area D districts are described in 5 AAC 30.200. Notes 5 AAC 34.165 Eff. 12/14/86, Register 100; am 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most r…

(a) Registration Area D is an exclusive registration area. (b) Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.005(b) and 5 AAC 34.020(e), a vessel registered for Registration Area D may also be used to take king crab in Registration Area A if the vessel owner, or the owner's agent, has had the registr…

(a) Male red king crab may be taken only from 12:00 noon October 24 through December 31. (b) Male golden king crab may be taken only under the conditions of a permit issued bv the commissioner. (c) Male blue king crab may be taken only from 12:00 noon October 24 through December …

In Registration Area D, the guideline harvest range for the taking of red and blue king crab is 0 - 20,000 pounds. Notes 5 AAC 34.175 Eff. 12/14/86, Register 100; am 11/6/96, Register 140; am 8/14/2005, Register 175 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; …

The size limits for king crab in Registration Area D are the same as those described for king crab in Registration Area A in 5 AAC 34.120. Notes 5 AAC 34.180 Eff. 12/14/86, Register 100; am 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we c…

(a) King crab may be taken only with king crab pots. King crab taken by other means must be returned to the water without further harm. (b) During an open commercial king crab season in those waters north and east of a line from Point Manby to Ocean Cape, (1) no more than 40 king…

In addition to the requirements of 5 AAC 34.051, in Registration Area D, replacement of identification tags lost during the season is permitted if the vessel operator and at least one crew member submit sworn statements or affidavits, in person, at a department office in Registra…

Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.052, king crab pots with all bait and bait containers removed and all doors secured fully open may be stored in the water only (1) for seven days following the season closure for king crab in Registration Area D; (2) for 72 hours following the season clos…

(a) A person or vessel that operates commercial, subsistence, personal use, or sport pots or ring nets, other than commercial shrimp pots or Dungeness crab pots, during the 14 days immediately before the scheduled opening date of the commercial king crab season in Registration Ar…

(a) In Registration Area D, during a king crab season, an operator of a vessel registered to fi sh in the commercial king crab fishery shall complete logbooks provided by the department. (b) Logbooks described in (a) of this section shall be (1) updated daily; (2) sealed in envel…

(a) If an inspection is required under (c) of this section, Registration Area D inspection points are located at Yakutat or at other locations specified by the department. (b) Unless required under (c) of this section, king crab vessel inspections, as specified in 5 AAC 34.030, a…

In addition to the reporting requirements in 5 AAC 34.075, 5 AAC 34.189, and 5 AAC 39.130, the commissioner may require an owner or operator of a vessel validly registered to fish in the commercial king crab fishery in Registration Area D to report to a local representative of th…

Registration Area E has as its western boundary a line running along the longitude of Cape Fairfield at 148° 50.25' W. long., south to the latitude of Cape Douglas at 58° 51.10' N. lat.. then west to 149° W. long., then south along 149° W. long., and as its eastern boundary the l…

Notes 5 AAC 34.205 Repealed 6/30/83. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Registration Area E is a superexclusive registration area. Notes 5 AAC 34.206 Eff. 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior q…

The commercial taking of king crab in Registration Area E is closed until the king crab stocks have recovered enough for a harvest strategy to be developed by the department and adopted by the Board of Fisheries. Notes 5 AAC 34.210 In effect before 1982; am 7/25/82, Register 83; …

Notes 5 AAC 34.215 Repealed 6/30/83. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

The guideline harvest range for golden king crab is 0 - 60,000 pounds. Notes 5 AAC 34.217 Eff. 7/23/88, Register 107; am 8/14/2005, Register 175; am 3/27/2022, Register 241, April 2022 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions …

(a) Only male red and golden king crab seven inches or greater in width of shell may be taken or possessed. (b) Only male blue king crab 5.9 inches or greater in width of shell may be taken or possessed. Notes 5 AAC 34.220 In effect before 1981; am 6/28/81, Register 78; am 7/23/8…

(a) King crab may be taken only with king crab pots. King crab taken by other means must be returned to the water without further harm. (b) Trawls with a ground line not exceeding 60 feet may be used for taking bait. Notes 5 AAC 34.225 In effect before 1986; am 7/12/86, Register …

Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.052, cone or pyramid king crab pots with all bait and bait containers removed and all doors not secured closed may be stored in the water only from 30 days before the scheduled opening date of the commercial king crab season in Registration Area E, until …

Registration Area E initial inspection points are located at Cordova and Valdez or at other locations specified by the department. Reinspection points are located at Cordova, Valdez, Seward or at other locations specified by the department. Notes 5 AAC 34.240 In effect before 198…

Registration Area H has as its eastern boundary the longitude of Cape Fairfield (148º 50.25' W. long.), and as its southern boundary the latitude of Cape Douglas (58º 51.10' N. lat.). Notes 5 AAC 34.300 In effect before 1988; am 11/6/96, Register 140; am 3/11/2001, Register 157 A…

Registration Area H districts are described in 5 AAC 21.200. Notes 5 AAC 34.305 In effect before 1988; am 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent …

(a) Registration Area H is a superexclusive registration area. (b) A king crab vessel must be registered for Registration Area H before the scheduled opening date of the commercial king crab season. Notes 5 AAC 34.306 Eff. 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regula…

The commercial taking of king crab in Registration Area H is closed until the king crab stocks have recovered enough for a harvest strategy to be developed by the department and adopted by the Board of Fisheries. Notes 5 AAC 34.310 In effect before 1982; am 7/25/82, Register 83; …

Notes 5 AAC 34.315 Repealed 6/30/83. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Only male king crab seven inches or greater in width of shell may be taken or possessed, except that (1) repealed 8/24/2002; (2) male king crab less than seven inches in width of shell may be transported through or into the registration area for the purpose of delivery to a proce…

(a) Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.050, king crab may be taken only with king crab pots and ring nets. King crab taken by other means must be returned to the water without further harm. (b) During the commercial king crab season in Registration Area H, an aggregate of no more than 75 k…

In addition to the requirements of 5 AAC 34.051, in Registration Area H, replacement of identification tags lost during the season is permitted if the vessel operator submits a sworn statement or affidavit, in person, at a department office in Registration Area H, describing how …

(a) Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.052, rectangular king crab pots with all bait and bait containers removed and all doors secured fully open, and cone or pyramid king crab pots with all bait and bait containers removed and with all doors not secured closed, may be stored in the Kamish…

Notes 5 AAC 34.330 Repealed 6/12/76. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Notes 5 AAC 34.335 Repealed 7/23/88. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Registration Area H initial inspection points are located at Homer, Seldovia, and Seward. Reinspection points are located at Homer, Seldovia, Seward, and Kodiak or at other locations specified by the department. Notes 5 AAC 34.340 In effect before 1988; am 11/6/96, Register 140 A…

Notes 5 AAC 34.345 Repealed 6/30/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Registration Area K consists of all Pacific Ocean waters south of the latitude of Cape Douglas (58° 51.10' N. lat); west of 149° W. long., and east of a line extending south from Cape Kumlik along 157° 27.00' W. long. Notes 5 AAC 34.400 In effect before 1988; am 7/30/89, Register…

(a) Northeast District: all waters of Registration Area K northeast of a line extending from Cape Barnabas at 57° 09.07' N. lat, 152° 52.20' W. long, to a point offshore at 53° 26.20' N. lat., 151° 29,10' W. long., east of 153° 16.00' W. long, in Sitkalidak Strait, east of a line…

(a) Registration Area K is an exclusive registration area for red and blue king crab and a nonexclusive registration area for golden king crab. (b) Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.005(b), 5 AAC 34.020(e), 5 AAC 34.506, and (a) of this section, only a vessel registered for the West Chign…

(a) The commissioner may open and close, by emergency order, a season for red and blue king crab beginning 12:00 noon September 25. (b) Repealed 8/14/2005. (c) Male golden king crab may be taken from January 1 through December 31 only under conditions of a permit issued by the co…

Notes 5 AAC 34.415 Repealed 7/25/82. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Only male red and blue king crab seven inches or greater, and male golden king crab six and one-half inches or greater, in width of shell may be taken or possessed, except that male king crab less than seven inches in width of shell may be transported through or into the registra…

(a) King crab may be taken only with king crab pots. King crab taken by other means must be returned to the water without further harm. (b) Each king crab pot must have at least one-third of one vertical surface of the pot composed of not less than nine-inch stretched mesh webbin…

Notwithstanding 5 AAC 34.052, cone or pyramid king crab pots with all bait and bait containers removed and all doors not secured closed may be stored in the water only from 30 days before the scheduled opening date of the commercial king crab season in Registration Area K, until …

Notes 5 AAC 34.430 Repealed 6/12/76. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compar…

Registration Area K inspection points are located at Kodiak or at other locations specified by the department. Notes 5 AAC 34.440 In effect before 1988; em am 8/27/91 - 12/24/91, Register 119; am 5/2/92, Register 122; am 11/6/96, Register 140 Authority:AS 16.05.251 State regulati…