NOAA Adjusts West Coast Groundfish Catch Limits for 2025-2026
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published a final rule making routine mid-season adjustments to the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. These changes apply to the 2025-2026 biennial specifications.
Why it matters: This is a standard administrative update to keep catch limits aligned with current stock assessments. It allows vessels to target stocks that are currently more abundant while tightening limits on stocks that are depleted or overfished. The impact is narrow, affecting only specific commercial fishing operations in the Pacific.
Who it affects
- Commercial sablefish fishermen in limited entry and open access sectors
This action is from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, published in the Federal Register; readers should check the original document for specific numerical limit values.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document