Kodiak Tanners a Go for 2019
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio with Laine Welch] - November 7, 2018
This is Alaska Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch – It’s official! Kodiak crabbers can drop pots for Tanners.
As expected, Kodiak will get an opener for Tanner crab in mid-January in two fishing districts with an increased catch to 615,000 pounds. It’s the second consecutive opener after being closed for six years.
“So last year we were at 400,000 pounds which was the regulatory minimum. We can’t have a fishery less than 400,000 pounds. This year the survey estimates ...
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