# Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200166

Proposed statewide Alaska fisheries and sport-fishing regulation amendments

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026200166

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is proposing statewide changes to fishing regulations, not seeking bids for goods or services.
- **Government buyer:** State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Alaska Board of Fisheries; statewide jurisdiction, based in Juneau.
- **Proposed changes:** Amendments to Title 5 of the Alaska Administrative Code covering Central District drift gillnet seasons and management, fishing boundaries when markers are lost or destroyed, sport-fishing gear rules, and definitions for slinky pot gear, mechanical jigging machines, and rockfish.
- **Fish identification and retention:** Anglers would need to retain enough skin-attached portions of sport-caught rockfish, lingcod, and king salmon for species identification. Lingcod and king salmon carcasses would need to remain suitable for length measurement until offloaded or the angler leaves the shoreline location.
- **Procurement items:** No products, services, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

### Description

The Alaska Board of Fisheries proposes amendments and additions to Title 5 of the Alaska Administrative Code concerning statewide finfish provisions and supplemental issues. The proposed changes address Central District drift gillnet management, definitions for fishing gear, boundary markers, sport-fishing gear rules, and rockfish definitions. They also establish requirements for retaining portions of sport-caught rockfish, lingcod, and king salmon so species and length can be determined before offloading or departing a shoreline location. Written comments are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2026; the notice states the changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

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