Currently, the harvest total is 28,000 lb. Based upon fishery performance and reports from processors, the department expects the GHL to be achieved by noon, Saturday July 21, 2001. After the closure, sablefish may not be retained as bycatch. Currently, the harvest total is 51,000 lb. Based upon fishery performance and reports from processors, the department expects the GHL to be achieved by noon July 26, 2000.
State regulations allow the retention of sablefish as bycatch during the open season.
Registrations are available from department offices in Homer, Soldotna, Anchorage, and from the Seward harbormaster. Fishermen with IFQ's should contact NMFS regarding their participation in this fishery. All Rights Reserved.