Commercial openings for the low-volume, high-value red king crab fishery have been few and far between in Southeast Alaska. But this year, crab stock conditions are adequate for a competitive commercial fishery, according to surveys done by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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Red king crab commercial permit holders in Southeast Alaska will have a better chance of fishing in the coming seasons. That’s after the Alaska Board of Fisheries approved a change in management regulations that was proposed by the state department. It allows for a smaller, conservative commercial fishery when crab stocks aren’t enough to open the typical competitive fishery.
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Southeast Alaska’s upcoming commercial Tanner crab fishery could bring another high harvest while the Golden King crab fishery will likely be low. Both fisheries open Tuesday, February 12.
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