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Harvest Specifications

Looking for more information about how harvest specifications are developed? Visit the Harvest Specifications Policies page to learn about the Council’s process for establishing OFL, ABC, and TAC recommendations, as well as related policies and guidance.

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BSAI Groundfish – recommended OFL/ABC/TAC

  • for the years 2026/2027- December 2025 Council Motion
  • for the years 2025/2026- December 2024 Council Motion

GOA Groundfish – recommended OFL/ABC/TAC

  • for the years 2026/2027- December 2025 Council Motion, February 2026 Council Motion (2026 GOA Pacific cod revision)
  • for the years 2025/2026- December 2024 Council Motion

BSAI Crab – recommended OFL/ABC

  • Aleutian Islands golden king crab, 2025/26 – June 2025 Council motion
  • Eastern Bering Sea snow crab, Bristol Bay red king crab, Eastern Bering Sea Tanner crab, 2025/26 – October 2025 Council motion
  • Pribilof Islands Blue King Crab, Pribilof Islands red king crab, 2025/26 – 2028/29 – October 2025 Council motion
  • St. Matthew Island blue king crab, 2024/25, 2025/26 – October 2024 Council motion
  • Norton Sound red king crab, 2025 – December 2024 Council motion
  • Pribilof Islands golden king crab, West Aleutian Islands red king crab, 2023/24/25/26 – June 2023 Council motion

Scallop – recommended OFL/ABC

  • Council motion April 2024: The Council approves an OFL of 1.284 million pounds (582 t) and the ABC of 1.156 million pounds (524 t)
  • Council motion April 2023: The Council approves an OFL of 1.284 million pounds (582 t) and the ABC of 1.156 million pounds (524 t)
  • Council motion April 2022: The Council approves an OFL of 1.284 million pounds (582 t) and the ABC of 1.156 million pounds (524 t)
  • Council motion April 2021: The Council approves an OFL of 1.284 million pounds (582 t) and the ABC of 1.156 million pounds (524 t)
  • Council motion June 2020: The Council approves an OFL of 1.284 million pounds (582 t) and the ABC of 1.156 million pounds (524 t)

Cook Inlet Salmon – recommended OFL/ABC/TAC

  • Council motion February 2026 for the 2026 year
  • Council motion February 2025 for the 2025 year

Resources

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Fishery Management Plans
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GOA Harvest Specifications Final Rule for 2025 and 2026
BSAI Harvest Specifications Final Rule for 2025 and 2026

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CALENDAR

  • Groundfish Plan Team Meeting
     Nov 16, 2026, 12:00 am — Nov 20, 2026, 11:59 pm    
  • Scientific and Statistical Committee
     Nov 30, 2026, 12:00 am — Dec 3, 2026, 11:59 pm
      William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA    
  • Advisory Panel
     Dec 2, 2026, 8:00 am — Dec 5, 2026, 5:00 pm
      Egan    
  • Charter Halibut Management Committee
    Dec 2, 2026
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm    
  • NPFMC 50th Anniversary Reception
    Dec 3, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA    
  • Council Meeting
     Dec 4, 2026, 8:00 am — Dec 9, 2026, 5:00 pm
      Egan    
  • Crab & Scallop Plan Team
     Jan 11, 2027, 8:00 am — Jan 14, 2027, 5:00 pm
      TBD (in-person)    
  • NPFMC Council Meeting - Anchorage, AK
     Feb 22, 2027, 12:00 am — Mar 2, 2027, 11:59 pm    
  • Crab & Scallop Plan Team
     Apr 19, 2027, 8:00 am — Apr 23, 2027, 5:00 pm
      Virtual    
  • NPFMC Council Meeting - Seattle, WA
     May 17, 2027, 12:00 am — May 25, 2027, 11:59 pm    
  • Crab & Scallop Plan Team
     Sep 13, 2027, 8:00 am — Sep 17, 2027, 5:00 pm
      Hybrid (TBD)    
  • NPFMC Council Meeting - Virtual or Anchorage, AK
     Oct 4, 2027, 12:00 am — Oct 12, 2027, 11:59 pm    
 

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