# Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pollock Fishing by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2024-09-30 · Effective 2024-09-25 · 89 FR 79454
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-22378
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** pollock
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 79454
- **Publication date:** 2024-09-30
- **Effective date:** 2024-09-25
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 240227-0061
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock by vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2024 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit established for vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/30/2024-22378/fisheries-of-the-economic-exclusive-zone-off-alaska-pollock-fishing-by-vessels-using-trawl-gear-in)
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