Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Recreational Fishing for Chinook Salmon in the Cook Inlet Exclusive Economic Zone Area
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-08321 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-08321 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Commerce in the Federal Register on April 29, 2026, with an effective date of May 1, 2026. 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. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08321/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-recreational-fishing-for-chinook-salmon-in-the.
Is document 2026-08321 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-08321 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.