Whitefish

Alaska pollock season faces shortfall as fleet dodges herring

The slower fishing is raising concerns that not all quota will be harvested before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Alaska pollock demand is robust, but the fleet faces harvesting fulfillment challenges as it closes out the "B" fishing season.
Alaska pollock demand is robust, but the fleet faces harvesting fulfillment challenges as it closes out the "B" fishing season.Photo: Jon Ochoa/GAPP
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Published 12 September 2025, 19:41Updated 12 September 2025, 19:41
Alaska pollockGenuine Alaska Pollock ProducersBering SeaAlaskaUS Department of Agriculture (USDA)