# Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Greater Than or Equal to 50 Feet Length Overall Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
> **Rule** · Temporary rule; closure. · Published 2026-03-18 · Effective 2026-03-16 · 91 FR 12934
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-05266
- **Category:** other
- **Region:** north pacific
- **Species:** cod
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 12934
- **Publication date:** 2026-03-18
- **Effective date:** 2026-03-16
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 260305-0067
## Abstract

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels greater than or equal to 50 feet (15.2 meters (m)) length overall using hook-and-line (HAL) gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to catcher vessels greater than or equal to 50 feet (15.2 m) length overall using HAL gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/18/2026-05266/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-by-catcher-vessels-greater-than-or)
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