Alaska's hook-and-line boats cannot fish Pacific cod in a key area

US regulators are prohibiting some fishing boats from catching Pacific cod in a key area off Alaska. This means boats that use hook-and-line gear cannot target cod in the Central Gulf of Alaska for the 2026 season.

Fishing companies that use hook-and-line gear to catch Pacific cod in the Central Gulf of Alaska will lose a revenue stream. This rule shows regulators are managing fish stocks tightly, even for future seasons, to prevent overfishing. It means these specific boats must find other fish or other fishing grounds.