Alaska Salmon Management | NOAA Fisheries

Recordkeeping and Reporting in Alaska - Federal Register Rules and Notices

NOAA Fisheries is revising regulations to standardize the time limit in which trawl catcher/processors (C/Ps) participating in the groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management areas must…

Final Rule: Modify the Timing of Haul Designation for Trawl Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries (91 FR 38309, 06/25/2026)
Proposed Rule: Modify the Timing of Haul Designation for Trawl Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries (90 FR 47716, 10/02/2025)
Final Rule: Sablefish Pot Gear Tags and Notary Certification Requirements (86 FR 70751, 12/13/2021)

Final Rule,

Alaska

Published

07/21/2026

Cook Inlet Small Entity Compliance Guide

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.

June 17, 2026 - Other Reports ,

Alaska

Amendment 16 to the FMP for the Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska

NOAA Fisheries issues this final rule to implement amendment 16 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Salmon Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Off Alaska (Salmon FMP). Amendment 16 and this final rule establish Federal fishery…

Final Rule,

Alaska

Published

07/21/2026

Alaska Salmon Task Force Meeting Minutes June 27, 2023

Alaska Salmon Task Force Meeting Minutes for June 27, 2023.

June 30, 2023 - Document ,

Alaska

Fishing Capacity Reduction Program for the Southeast Alaska Purse Seine Salmon Fishery

NOAA Fisheries issues this notice to inform the public that there will be a decrease of the fee rate required to repay the reduction loan financing the Southeast Alaska Purse Seine Salmon Fishing Capacity reduction program. Effective June 1, 2023, NOAA…

Notice,

Alaska

National

Published

07/21/2026

Amendment 14 to the FMP for the Salmon Fisheries Off Alaska

On June 21, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska vacated the implementing regulations for Amendment 14 and this rule is no longer valid.NOAA Fisheries issues this final rule to implement Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan …

Final Rule,

Alaska

Published

07/21/2026

NOAA Fisheries Implementing Amendment 14 in Alaska’s Cook Inlet

On June 21, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska vacated the implementing regulations for Amendment 14 and this rule is no longer valid.

November 02, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Close Commercial Salmon Fishing in the Cook Inlet EEZ

Council recommended measure responds to court ruling requiring Federal management of EEZ waters in Cook Inlet.

June 04, 2021 - Feature Story ,

Alaska

Regulations, Acts, Treaties, And Agreements For Federal Fisheries In Alaska

The following U.S. regulations and acts, as well as international treaties and agreements affect the management of the fisheries in the exclusive economic zone off Alaska.

Alaska

Alaska Salmon Fisheries

The salmon fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Alaska are managed under the Fishery Management Plan for the Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off the Coast of Alaska (salmon FMP).

Alaska

"Alaska Salmon Management"

Alaska Salmon Management Results