Pacific Cod Fishing Closure for Hook-and-Line Catcher/Processors in the Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service has closed directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the central Gulf of Alaska. The agency reached this point because the allotted 850 metric tons of cod for the A season has been or is about to be caught.

Why it matters: This is a routine catch-control measure. It ensures fishermen do not exceed the scientifically set annual limit for Pacific cod in this specific area and season. The practical effect is a temporary shutdown of targeted cod fishing for a specific type of vessel, which keeps the fishery within legal and conservation limits while allowing other groundfish operations to continue.

Who it affects

• Catcher/processor vessels using hook-and-line gear in the central Gulf of Alaska

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This action was published by the National Marine Fisheries Service under Acting Director David R. Blankinship; verify the exact effective date and retention limits in the original Federal Register document before making operational decisions.

Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document