May 16, 2025 — Alaska’s 2025 A season for wild pollock has wrapped up with robust catches, low bycatch rates, and a broad economic boost to local communities, according to a press release issued by the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance. The results have been praised by industry leaders and fisheries managers as an example of successful, science-driven stewardship.
With more than 90% of quotas achieved in both the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, the season has been hailed as a benchmark for responsible management. Fishermen, scientists, and regulators alike pointed to the collaborative approach — from real-time information sharing to rigorous conservation efforts — as key to the season’s success.
“The sheer amount of communication that occurred throughout the pollock sector, all in an effort to mitigate salmon encounters, was truly amazing,” said Capt. Dan Martin, a seasoned pollock fisherman from Dutch Harbor. “This, coupled with rigorous science, proactive management, and a strong stewardship ethic led to the success of this A season.”