Managers OK increase in Gulf of Alaska cod harvest after shutdown delayed analysis

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 477

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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In a decision that was delayed by the prolonged federal government shutdown last fall, federal fishery regulators have increased this year’s allowable harvest of Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska.

The approximately 37.5% increase in total allowable catch was approved by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the panel that oversees commercial seafood harvests in federal waters off Alaska. The new limit approved by council members on Thursday totaled 30,053 metric tons across …

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