Can I Keep?Demersal shelf rockfish Regulations in Alaska (2026)
Recreational demersal shelf rockfish rules in Alaska saltwater, as published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational Demersal shelf rockfish rules in Alaska
- Where
- Southeast Alaska salt waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- 1 per day, 2 in possession, no size limit. 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Bag limit
- 1 per day, 2 in possession, no size limit. 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Possession
- 1 per day, 2 in possession, no size limit. 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4.
- Season
- • Nonresidents: July 1-August 25: Open to demersal shelf rockfish fishing.
- 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Southeast Alaska (Eastern Gulf of Alaska Area) (ocean)
- Season
- (a) In the Southeast District, demersal shelf rockfish may be taken in a management area and in the directed fishery only as follows: (1) in the Southeast Outside Subdistrict, from January 5 until the day before the start of the commercial halibut season, or until the annual directed harvest limit for the management area is taken, whichever occurs first; (2) in the Northern Southeast Inside and Southern Southeast Inside Subdistricts, (A) from January 5 until the day before the start of the commercial halibut season, or until 67 percent of the annual directed harvest limit for the management area is taken, whichever occurs first; and (B) from the day following the end of the commercial halibut season through December 31, or until the remainder of the annual directed harvest limit for the management area is taken, whichever occurs first.
Quick answers
What is the demersal shelf rockfish size limit in Alaska?
1 per day, 2 in possession, no size limit. 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4..
How many demersal shelf rockfish can I keep in Alaska?
1 per day, 2 in possession, no size limit. 1 per day, 1 in possession, no size limit. There is an annual limit of 1 fish. Harvest record required. See page 4..
When is demersal shelf rockfish season in Alaska?
• Nonresidents: July 1-August 25: Open to demersal shelf rockfish fishing.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Most anglers need a Alaska saltwater license or registry: get one here.