Alaska fishing quotas for 2025 and 2026 are now final

The US government has set the final catch limits for groundfish in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for 2025 and 2026. This means fishing companies know exactly how much of each fish species they can catch in these waters for the next two years.

Every year, fishing companies wait for these numbers to plan their operations. These harvest specifications dictate how many boats go out, how many people they employ, and how much fish they can bring to market. The numbers also determine the economic health of coastal communities that rely on these fisheries.