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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

REGULATIONS / ALASKA

Nonpelagic rockfish regulations

Alaska · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Alaska saltwater sport-fishing reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEADF&G sport fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The ADF&G page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Nonpelagic rockfishThe booklet states these 2026 nonpelagic-rockfish limits are by emergency order; no retention of yelloweye rockfish Apr 1-Jun 30; anglers must carry a deepwater release device onboard. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.Listed open1 per day and 2 in possession.—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
1 per day and 2 in possession.
APPLICABILITY
The booklet states these 2026 nonpelagic-rockfish limits are by emergency order; no retention of yelloweye rockfish Apr 1-Jun 30; anglers must carry a deepwater release device onboard. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
ADF&G 2026 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations, General regulations—Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay salt waters, Rockfish

UPDATED January 1, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

ADF&G sport fishing regulations ↗

The ADF&G page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.