Publications

Alaska Region's data on salmon incidental catch in the Alaska groundfish fisheries, including stock of origin and coded wire tag (CWT) data for salmon. Report supplements the annual report on salmon incidental catch and salmon bycatch reduction measures.

This opinion considers the effects of the groundfish fisheries that are carried out under the BSAI FMP.

The Small Entity Compliance Guide (select "View Document" below) contains a summary of regulations and frequently asked questions pertaining to the federal management of salmon in the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Please note that the Small Entity Compliance guide is not a complete list of limitations and prohibitions for this fishery. See the "More Information" section for additional details. Prior to 2024, salmon fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ was managed by the State of Alaska. Please go to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website (https://www.adfg.alaska.gov) for information regarding fishing in waters managed by the State of Alaska.

Annual and updated reports on salmon incidental catch in the Alaska groundfish fisheries. Includes information on salmon bycatch reduction measures and sources for the genetic composition of salmon caught in these fisheries.

This opinion considers the effects of the construction of the Alaska LNG pipeline and related facilities.

Draft analysis of the impacts of proposed management measures to reduce chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock fishery.

Five-year reviews describe whether recovery is on track in the context of the recovery plan, explain what the most significant accomplishments have been over the previous five years, and identify the greatest immediate challenges for species recovery.

NMFS Consultation Number: WCRO-2023-02924

Five-year reviews describe whether recovery is on track in the context of the recovery plan, explain what the most significant accomplishments have been over the previous five years, and identify the greatest immediate challenges for species recovery.

This biological opinion evaluates the effects of the tidegate repair and replacement project on ESA-listed species in Puget Sound, including Puget Sound Chinook salmon, Puget sound steelhead, and Southern Resident killer whales.