18 Jul 2025
🎣Temporary Closure of Dusky Rockfish Fishing in Alaska's Gulf
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Dusky Rockfish in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska
Summary
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for dusky rockfish in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2025 total allowable catch of dusky rockfish in the West Yakutat District of the GOA.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation imposes a prohibition on directed fishing for dusky rockfish to manage total allowable catch limits. Business owners in the fishing industry must comply with the new restrictions, affecting their operations and revenue, particularly in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska.