The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) on Tuesday announced a total allowable catch (TAC) of 4.3 million pounds for the 2018/2019 Bristol Bay red king crab fishery

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The fishing season opens Oct. 15 at noon and remains open through Jan. 15, 2019. The 2018/19 TAC is apportioned as follows:

  • Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ): 3,877,200 pounds
  • Community Development Quota: (CDQ) 430,800 pounds

The 2017/2018 Bristol Bay red king crab TAC was set 6.6