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Pollock Fishery Closure, Statistical Area 610, Gulf of Alaska

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska effective April 17, 2026. The closure, which runs through September 1, 2026, was triggered when catch data indicated the 2026 A season allowance of 4,109 metric tons of pollock TAC was being reached. The Regional Administrator established a directed fishing allowance of 3,959 metric tons and set aside 150 metric tons as incidental catch to support other groundfish fisheries.