Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Recreational Fishing for Chinook Salmon in the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone Area
other · salmon · Published 2026-04-29 · Effective 2026-05-01 · 91 FR 23020
Document
Document number
2026-08321
Federal Register citation
91 FR 23020
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; closure.
Category
other
Species
salmon
Publication date
2026-04-29
Effective date
2026-05-01
NOAA docket
Docket No. 260410-0095
Abstract
NMFS is prohibiting recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary for the conservation of Cook Inlet Chinook salmon stocks that continue to be in a low state of abundance as assessed in the NMFS 2026 stock assessment and fisheries evaluation (SAFE) report and the 2026 State of Alaska forecasts of very low run strength.