- (a) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, groundfish may be taken only during seasons established by emergency order or under a permit issued by the commissioner.
- (b) In the Western District, sablefish may be taken only as described in 5 AAC 28.640.
- (c) In the Eastern District, there is no open season for directed sablefish fishing.
- (d) In the Eastern District, black rockfish may be taken from January 1 through December 31, unless closed by emergency order.
- (e) In the Western District, black rockfish may be taken from January 1 through December 31, unless closed by emergency order.
(Eff. 4/4/97, Register 142; am 5/31/2001, Register 158; am 5/16/2010, Register 194; am 6/1/2013, Register 206)
Authority: AS 16.05.060, AS 16.05.251